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WHY I WOULD RATHER BE A PAINTER by BILLY COLLINS

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First Line: FOR ONE THING
Last Line: As the new perfect title for my new painting
Subject(s): PAINTINGS & PAINTERS; LIKES & DISLIKES;
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