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Al Hirschfeld
American artist and caricaturist (1903-2003).
Born June 21st, 1903 in St. Louis. [ref]
Died January 20th, 2003 at 99 years old in New York City. [ref]
Occupations
artist, caricaturist, postage stamp designer
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche