"Every morning when I awake," wrote the painter of the soft watches and burn ing giraffes, "the greatest of joys is mine: that of being Salvador Dali..." Dali, a Catalan who was addicted to fame and gold, painted a lot and talked a lot. His favourite topic of conversation was how to become a genius. His recipe: "Oh Salvador, now you know the truth; that if you act the genius, you will be one!"
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