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You know, that would be something pretty much anyone would agree on I guess.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[69],{"id":70,"tag":71},5431693,{"id":72,"tag_name":73},16851,"agree",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":85},2450958,"You know I have done about a dozen books.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[80],{"id":81,"tag":82},5431684,{"id":83,"tag_name":84},115467,"dozen","**The Backstory**\n\nGerald Scarfe, a renowned British cartoonist and illustrator, was known for his biting satire and commentary on politics and society. The quote \"You know I have done about a dozen books\" likely originated from an interview or conversation in the 1980s or 1990s, when Scarfe's career was flourishing with numerous book publications. During this time, he was also contributing to The Sunday Times as their official cartoonist, tackling the complexities of British politics and culture.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, Scarfe's comment appears to be a humble expression of his prolific work ethic. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a deeper paradox: despite acknowledging his impressive body of work, Scarfe downplays its significance by using the diminutive phrase \"about a dozen.\" This subtle move highlights the tension between creative confidence and self-deprecation – a delicate balance that many artists struggle with.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing your own accomplishments as both significant and insignificant simultaneously. Acknowledge your hard-won successes without letting them define you, allowing for continued growth and exploration in your craft. By maintaining this paradoxical perspective, you'll cultivate a sense of humility while still celebrating your achievements – a vital balance for any creative professional seeking to stay inspired and motivated.",{"id":87,"quote_text":88,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":89,"source":90,"quote_tag":91,"commentary":9},2450944,"So the whole of war, when you look at it is probably run by professional soldiers, and the rest of them are just recruits, or people who are just forced to join the army.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[92],{"id":93,"tag":94},5431674,{"id":95,"tag_name":96},692,"running",{"id":98,"quote_text":99,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":100,"source":101,"quote_tag":102,"commentary":9},2450938,"I have been to several wars to draw. I went to Vietnam. 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