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Amongst the pantheon of notable public television personalities, Bob Ross easily ranks alongside the likes of Mr Rogers and Elmo as a star who is almost universally loved and respected by the public. Despite being famous the world over for his balmy, soothing demeanour, his show The Joy of Painting and his amazing ‘fro, we know surprisingly little about arguably one of the best known artists in modern times.
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http://www.bobross.com/aboutus.asp#
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https://www.bigstockphoto.com/ru/image-145270727/stock-photo-pilot-walking-away-from-jet-fighter-at-air-force-base
https://www.bigstockphoto.com/ru/image-171498470/stock-photo-school-of-art-college-of-arts-education-for-group-of-young-students-man-sketching-for-fun-student-drawing-for-hobby-close-up-of-hand
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