John Bonica (1917–1994) Anesthesiologist; pioneer in pain management
As quoted by Melinda Blau, "Conquering Pain: New Treatments, New Hope," New York Magazine (Mar 22, 1982)
“What I mean is sometimes, for an artist, chronic pain can be a gift.”
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