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When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
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An Andy Warhol Polaroid of Debbie Harry.
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A tractor, 12 years ago. Bright yellow and still brilliant.
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