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“I think being Canadian helps you as a journalist in America, because you're sort of on the outside watching this big party going on, and you're sort of taking mental notes as it goes on. I think if you're in the party the whole time, you don't notice it as much. And I think Canadians are very good observers of American culture.”

Quote by Graydon Carter

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Graydon Carter is a prominent American journalist and editor, most famous for his role as the editor of 'Vanity Fair' magazine from 1992 to 2013. He is recognized for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on American culture and politics. more

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