Jean Cocteau quote: An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.

An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.

~ Jean Cocteau ~

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An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.

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