My bounce-around life had taught me that dreams were dangerous things—they look solid in your mind, but you just try to reach for them. It's like gathering clouds.

About Man Ray

Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky; August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976) was an American-born, French-naturalized visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a...

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They say dreams are the windows of the soul—take a peek and you can see the inner workings, the nuts and bolts.

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My bounce-around life had taught me that dreams were dangerous things - they look solid in your mind, but you just try to reach for them. It's like gathering clouds.