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“Blogs are for anoraks who couldn’t get published any other way.”

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Janet Street-Porter

Janet Street-Porter is a British media personality known for her extensive influence in television, radio, and publishing. Born on December 27, 1946, she has been a multifaceted figure in the British media industry for over four decades, playing roles as a journalist, presenter, author, and television producer. more

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“It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation.”

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