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“I regret that after 30 years of writing columns in this market, including ten with this newspaper that I love very much, this local conversation has come to an end. However, I believe that if the newspapers of the country pool their resources, we can send an Arnold-Schwartzenegger-style robot back in time to kill the inventor of the Internet, and then our future will be much brighter.”

Quote by James Lileks

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James Lileks, born on August 9, 1958, is an American journalist whose career spans various fields, including cultural commentary, news reporting, and column writing. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into American culture. more

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