Jean Cocteau

"The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up."

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Source: If your identity is inscribed for you from the outside, it’s even more difficult to escape. Interview with Stephanie LaCava, logger.believermag.com. July 1, 2014.

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Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Poet, Novelist, Playwright

Jean Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, and filmmaker known for his innovative works that blend art and emotion, particularly in 'Les Enfants Terribles.'

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