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We, the artists, make the stuff they sell and theyre like ticks on our backs, sucking the life out of us
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"We, the artists, make the stuff they sell and they're like ticks on our backs, sucking the life out of us"

- Malcolm Wilson

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This quote by Malcolm Wilson is a powerful statement about the relationship between artists and individuals who sell their work. It paints a vibrant photo of the exploitation of artists by those who take advantage of their creativity and effort. The metaphor of "ticks on our backs" suggests that the people who sell the art are parasites, making the most of the artists and draining them of their energy and resources. This quote speaks with the power imbalance in between artists and those who profit from their work, and the requirement for artists to be relatively compensated for their efforts. It likewise works as a pointer of the importance of protecting the rights of artists and ensuring that they are not benefited from.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Malcolm Wilson between February 26, 1914 and March 13, 2000. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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