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“Journalism schools are good to get a job, but I don't know what else they are good for. I don't like the word "journalism" to begin with. It's news reporting, and that consists of using your two feet. The only lesson, then, that you could give people is how to climb stairs, because there are no stories on the first floor.”

Quote by Jimmy Breslin

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Jimmy Breslin was an influential American journalist, born on October 17, 1930, and passed away on March 19, 2017. Known for his unique writing style and profound insights into the lives of New York City's underclass. more

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