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“Some days the competition would beat me and I'd go home thinking awful thoughts, want to hide under the bed, depressed. But of course, in the news business, when you're working a daily news broadcast, you get your victories and defeats every day.”

Quote by Sam Donaldson

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Sam Donaldson is a renowned American journalist, known for his exceptional contributions to the field of television news. Born on March 11, 1934, he has held several key positions in his career, including anchoring important news programs, and is admired for his in-depth investigative reporting and direct questioning style. more

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