I am working with the enthusiasm of a man from Marseilles eating bouil…

Vincent Van Gogh
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I am working with the enthusiasm of a man from Marseilles eating bouillabaisse, which shouldn't come as a surprise to you because I am busy painting huge sunflowers.
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