A Quote by Tracey Emin

My mum has never wanted me to have children. She thinks I would be destroying my life, even now.

Tracey Emin

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Children Destroying Even Even Now Life Me Mum My Life Never Now She Thinks Wanted Would Would Be

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Tracey Emin
English - Artist
Born: July 3, 1963

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