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The (Un)Official Occupy Wall Street Photographer's 15 Favorite Frames

David Shankbone has been covering OWS since before the protests even started. These are his favorite moments.

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The laughter continues now, as Ford promotes Shrinking. The Hollywood Reporter asks Ford in an interview, “What’s your go-to self-care ritual to unwind after work?” Ford stares into the camera, squints, cocks an eyebrow, and deadpans, “None of your goddamn business.”

Amen, Harrison. We wouldn’t have you any other way.

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