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“Taken as a whole the mass media seldom rises to the level of deplorable trash, but it is also true that there is no mass audience in America for anything better.”

Quote by Nicholas von Hoffman

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Nicholas von Hoffman

Nicholas von Hoffman, born on October 16, 1929, is an accomplished journalist from the United States. His career has spanned various fields, including politics, culture, and art criticism. more

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