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“Trying to be a first-rate reporter on the average American newspaper is like trying to play Bach's St Matthew Passion on a ukulele: The instrument is too crude for the work, for the audience and for the performer.”

Quote by Ben Bagdikian

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Ben Bagdikian was a distinguished American journalist, born on January 26, 1920, and passed away on March 11, 2016. He is renowned for his contributions to media research and advocacy for press freedom. more

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