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“Early on, even in college, I figured out that it was just more interesting to me to create content than to write about other people. So that makes it more marketable.”

Quote by Joel Stein

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Joel Stein is an American journalist born on July 23, 1971. He is known for his humorous and satirical writing style, having served as a columnist for publications such as the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine. more

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