When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just …

Viggo Mortensen
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When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it. ✨ Viggo Mortensen, King of The Road. Interview with Michael Mechanic, www.motherjones.com. November 23, 2009.
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When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it. ✨ Viggo Mortensen, King of The Road. Interview with Michael Mechanic, www.motherjones.com. November 23, 2009.

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