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“Media economics now are so dependent on people saying controversial things and an entire mini-news cycle springing up around this thing that that person said. It really behooves people in the public eye to know what's in the zeitgeist and to have opinions on it. It becomes a thing of is this genuine, or is this just a way for celebrities to keep themselves relevant in a time when this is obviously a hot topic?”

Quote by Andi Zeisler

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Andi Zeisler is an accomplished columnist born in 1972. Her work primarily focuses on gender, culture, and political issues, known for her insightful analysis and sharp wit. more

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