For me a chameleon is something that disguises itself to look as much like its environment as possible. I always thought I did exactly the opposite of that.
DAVID BOWIE
DAVID BOWIE
David Bowie on disguise
David Bowie86 quotes“For me a chameleon is something that disguises itself to look as much like its environment as possible. I always thought I did exactly the opposite of that.”
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