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“Perhaps Western civilization is in a post-decline phase, or maybe the decline is just taking a really long time, like the Roman Empire's did. The Romans had gladiators and Christian-hungry lions and that sort of thing. We have MTV.”

Quote by Tom Shales

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Tom Shales, born on November 3, 1944, is a renowned American critic of theater and television. His reviews are known for their insightful analysis and have had a profound impact on the arts of theater and television. more

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