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Grayson Perry: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born March 24, 1960 (age 66) • Chelmsford • England
Awards And Honors Turner Prize (2003)

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Grayson Perry dressed as his alter ego Claire, wearing a bright red dress and red heels, stands on a pink and white carpet outside the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
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