You want to use one of my pics as a wallpaper, you say? Maybe print one out and put it on your fridge next to little Lisa’s painting of a puppy…
Well you are in luck. There are some fairly basic rules for such things. Follow these simple steps and nobody has to hire lawyers or wear ties. I hate ties. … and lawyers, to be fair.
That being said, may I introduce the:
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