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Reconsidering Cinema on Twitter: "I don't think it was pain that made Vincent Van Gogh great - I think his painting brought him whatever happiness he had. ~ David Lynch OTD Vincent
Timehop - In 1888, Vincent van Gogh cut off the lower part of his ear, suffering from severe depression and poverty. Not until after his death was the Dutch painter universally acclaimed. | Facebook
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