“We always need to remember that behind almost every great moment in history, there are heroic people doing really boring and frustrating things for a prolonged period of time.”
Quote by Gail Collins
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Gail Collins
Gail Collins is an American journalist and author, born on November 25, 1945. She is renowned for her column at The New York Times, where she writes on politics and culture. Collins has also penned several books on American history and politics, making significant contributions to the field of journalism. more
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