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“While journalists cannot right every wrong, champion every cause or fix every problem, they can - through the written word - lift someone's burden for a day, make some elderly woman on a bus smile or let them know they are noticed by someone.”

Quote by Regina Brett

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Regina Brett (born May 31, 1956) is an American columnist, author, and speaker known for her work at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained widespread recognition for her column 'Life's 50 Lessons' which went viral in 2006 and later became a bestselling book. Brett has won the American Society of Newspaper Editors' commentary writing award twice. Her writing is characterized by warmth, humor, and profound insights into everyday life, often drawing from her personal experiences including her battle with breast cancer. She has authored several books including 'God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours.' more

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