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“Newspapers and their editors have to become as accountable as the rest of us - they are not 'a special case,' and they have only themselves to blame for having lost the argument for 'exceptionalism' - and with it the right to 'self-regulation.”

Quote by David Puttnam

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David Puttnam is a renowned British film producer, born on February 25, 1941. He is known for his exceptional contributions to the fields of film production and distribution, having produced several influential films. more

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