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/^t/To illustrate my statement, I would refer to a very particular book I have read recently - "Wicked Lady: Salvador Dali's Muse" by Tim McGirk. The enormous proportion of the book is devoted to the life of the most eccentric of artists, the genius of surrealism - Salvador Dali. I was mesmerized by the real story of his life described masterly, in great detail, by the English journalist. This volume provided me with a multitude of peculiar sensations: from shock to amusement, from sympathy for the artist to admiration of his work, from liking to strong hatred. Isn't it human? I also discovered that although famous and glorified, which is, by some people, regarded as a recepy for utter happiness, Dali was not satisfied with his life. He was an extremely fragile and delicate individual, that could be easily hurt and discouraged, hunted by numberless maniacs, phobias, and mental breakdowns. Isn't it amazing? Almost for everybody Dali has always been the embodiment of extravagance, artistic courage, and self-confidence. He must have been a great pretender, hidden in the shell of lies and "faces", unable to cope with problems of personal and artistic nature that he encountered. I ask again, isn't it human?