I did it thirty-five minutes ago.
Artists use lies to tell the truth. Yes, I created a lie. But because you believed it, you found something true about yourself.
V for Vendetta
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Artists use lies to tell the truth. Yes, I created a lie. But because you believed it, you found something true about yourself.
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