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James Brey  

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Being Human Means Having Needs

Journal Entry: Wed Mar 19, 2008, 9:31 AM
Though I'm an artist I also have a deep love for science and I follow many branches of science. Astronomy makes me ponder the nature of the Universe and why we exist. It makes me wonder if our role in the universe is at all important, or if life on this rock is just a beautiful accident of nature. People who are so sure there's a God that made the Universe, have all these quick, easy fairy tales to explain it all. The main one seems to be that before the Universe there was God, just floating in a big black void for infinite eternity, all the while thinking- This really sucks! Strangely, there he was, this fully formed, fully powerful being, floating there with no purpose and no needs and no reason for being there at all, and not one original thought in his head. Seems a bit hard to swallow, but really religious people never seem to notice that the whole idea is rather senseless. Anyway, so then he gets lonely, in so doing he gets a need, finally he has in original thought. I think I'll make a Universe, so there is something for me to watch. I'll fill it with interesting galaxies full of stars and little rocks that orbit the stars and once in a while I'll make a few little life forms. I'll even give a few of them the ability to reason and to understand their own sorry condition. If some of them are really good they can come here and hang with me- but only after they suffer and die. The rest of them I'm going to viciously punish for all eternity for not being perfect. YEA, sounds like I've got a plan!

So then if you were the most boring, straight arrow of a person all your life, you finally go to heaven and you now have an eternity without need, without want, without sex, alcohol, HDTV, high speed internet, or the devil's music. And this is going to make you happy? Yea right. It sounds sort of like staying at my cottage up-north, but with less of a musty smell. I get bored there fast. One day seems like an eternity. So heaven would really be hell, if you think about it.

To be human means to have needs, desires, unfulfilled dreams, and a finite life span so we keep a sense of urgency and we try to get things done. These things can't be pulled out of us, they can't be separated from us, not without taking our very humanity. So enjoy your yearnings, your need for more money, more recognition, more lovin'. Therein lies our humanity. Use it to find inspiration and passion, use it to make your art and your life worthwhile. I will try to do the same :D

  • Listening to: my laptop's cooling fan
  • Reading: my inner feelings
  • Watching: a sunny day going by outside

Devious Information

  • Current Age: 26 (in Martian years)
  • Current Residence: Wisconsin, USA
  • Print preference: © 2008 James Brey, all rights reserved (MY WORK IS NOT STOCK!)
  • Interests: absolutely everything!
  • Favourite movie: Underworld, The Fifth Element, The Butterfly Effect, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of the Rings, The Crow
  • Favourite genre of music: rock, alt, roll
  • Favourite artist: A. Andrew Gonzalez, Luis Royo, Boris Vallejo, Sorayama Hajime, Miss Fawn
  • Favourite poet or writer: Shakespeare
  • Favourite photographer: Jerry Uelsmann
  • Skin of choice: female
  • Personal Quote: Mean Gods Suck (you can quote me on that)
  • Tools of the Trade: Nikon d300 Camera, Sigma 18-200mm, White-Lightning Studio Strobes, open mind & dangerous attiude

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*zedi360:iconzedi360: 5 days 5 hours ago
thanks for the :+fav: :)

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~Koronue:iconKoronue: Apr 29, 2008, 9:28:12 PM
aw!!! well thank you as well!! i blush i blush!
her eyes in that pix are amazing. the high contrasts of the black and white (!) magnificent!
K

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~Ailish01:iconAilish01: Apr 28, 2008, 5:30:37 PM
thanks for the Add =)
~Zombie-Road:iconZombie-Road: Apr 24, 2008, 1:27:20 PM
You're very welcome. You've got an awesome gallery.
*tatehemlock:icontatehemlock: Apr 21, 2008, 10:57:46 PM
Great gallery! Can't wait to see more!

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The burden and pressure of human consciousness, that ominous and ludicrous luxury. - Vladimir Nabokov
*2Stupid2Duck:icon2Stupid2Duck: Apr 9, 2008, 6:24:22 AM
Your work is glorious. Congrats.

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In need of models in Brisbane with a sense of humour. Feel free to contact me. Check out my work on [link]

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A little lamour....
~Dadward:iconDadward: Apr 7, 2008, 8:20:33 PM
Thanks for saying you dig my stuff as well! I appreciate that!

And yah, I like your work for sure.

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I'm not an artist, I only play one on TV.
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~Deyu:iconDeyu: Apr 5, 2008, 11:48:44 AM
i am waiting forward to seeing new stuff from you :)

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=mightbreak:iconmightbreak: Mar 29, 2008, 8:34:44 AM Mood: Joy
your pictures are awesome ! :+devwatch:

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=imurpurpose:iconimurpurpose: Mar 26, 2008, 3:48:38 PM
thank you for the favorite :blackrose:

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~Deyu:iconDeyu: Mar 26, 2008, 10:58:10 AM
:) we consider that normal :p

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**True friends are those who care without hesitations,who remember without limitations, who give without expectations and love even without communication.**
*JamesBrey:iconJamesBrey: Mar 25, 2008, 6:34:50 PM
Five languages? That is totally amazing!
~Deyu:iconDeyu: Mar 22, 2008, 8:20:00 AM
We study a lot of languages here in Romania and there are a lot of people who even go to Olympiads. The most studied are: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. But we also have universities where you can learn Chinese, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish and many others.

I speak English, French, Spanish and Italian (but just a bit).

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**True friends are those who care without hesitations,who remember without limitations, who give without expectations and love even without communication.**
~Loraine-Marie:iconLoraine-Marie: Mar 19, 2008, 11:09:16 AM
hosnapz you're a GREAT photographer :dance: I didn't have time to look at ALL of your wonderful pictures, but dang! you're great =D *nods* Keep up the good work :nod:

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:gallery:Check out my gallery~ [link]:gallery:
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*points to *Confidential-chan* Dis iz Zoeh. She sayz "Penis" LOVE HER DX!!!!!
~Deyu:iconDeyu: Mar 19, 2008, 8:08:10 AM
you're welcome :hug:

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**True friends are those who care without hesitations,who remember without limitations, who give without expectations and love even without communication.**
~RAIDESENHOMASTER:iconRAIDESENHOMASTER: Mar 18, 2008, 8:35:17 PM
THANKS

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Drawing My life!!!!
~amahakianangel:iconamahakianangel: Mar 18, 2008, 1:34:55 PM
YAY!!!! I LOVE YOU JAMES!!!! *faints* lol ^_^

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*JamesBrey:iconJamesBrey: Mar 18, 2008, 10:17:32 AM
I like having a fan. Now I have as many fans as those guys in Flight of the Conchords
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~amahakianangel:iconamahakianangel: Mar 16, 2008, 2:27:23 PM
JAMES BREY ES EL MEJOR!!!!
BAHAHAHAHA!!!!
XDDDD
you rock :)
"Official JB Fan Girl"

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*james119:iconjames119: Mar 14, 2008, 10:16:43 PM
Thanks for adding my Wallpaper Tile to your Anime collection.