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The speaker is saying that there are very few photographs of them from childhood and adolescence. It suggests an unusually private or sparsely documented early life before art college. The quote also marks art college as a clear dividing line in that life story.
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Originally said in English.
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About Grayson Perry
English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer
Sir Grayson Perry is an English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer. He is known for work that spans ceramics, tapestries and public commentary, and for his sharp attention to the contemporary arts world. His practice includes drag, ceramic vases and tapestries, alongside writing and broadcasting. He is also noted for his observations of British prejudices, fashions and foibles, which often give his work its satirical edge.
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