A Quote by Frank Gehry
One of my greatest influences is the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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I am a proud Italian American, raised by an Italian mother and Italian grandparents.
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The Italian Language Foundation will continue to support the growth of AP Italian through its grants to AP students, and its professional development opportunities for teachers of Italian.
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