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“Parents like the idea of kids, they just don't like their kids.”

Quote by Morley Safer

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Morley Safer was a distinguished television journalist, best known for his tenure at 60 Minutes. Born on November 8, 1931, in Toronto, Canada, he passed away on May 19, 2016. Safer's career, spanning over five decades, included reporting on major events and figures across the globe. more

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