Phil Berge Talks Moving for Amour, Animation and “Stop-Motion” Tattoos…
Always up for a good time, creator of “stop motion” tattoos, smooth, collected and ever-positive, Phil Berge made a big move for love and along the way found a certain calling…he’s also always ready for a fun traddy.
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