Do you want to remember your dreams?

Do you want to remember your dreams?
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I never remember my dreams. Maybe for a few minutes after I wake up, but that’s all. The thing is, I’ve gotten a ton of great artistic ideas from the snippets of dreams I do remember – so yes, I really wish I could remember my dreams :)
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