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“Wall Street bankers supposedly back the Yankees; Smith College girls approve of them. God, Brooks Brothers, and United States Steel are believed to be solidly in the Yankees' corner... The efficiently triumphant Yankee maching is a great institution, but, as they say, who can fall in love with U.S. Steel?”

Quote by Gay Talese

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Gay Talese, born on February 7, 1932, is an accomplished American author known for his in-depth profiles and newspaper reporting. He is considered one of the representatives of the 'new journalism' movement. more

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