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“To me, that's where a lot of satire lies. News used to hold itself to a higher plane and slowly it has dissolved into, well, me.”

Quote by Jon Stewart

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Jon Stewart, born on November 28, 1962, is an American satirist, comedian, writer, and television host. He is best known for his work on 'The Daily Show', where he used satire and humor to deeply analyze American politics and social issues. more

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