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“For a while there, I was a stringer. The expression comes from the old habit of stringing together the column inches that you had written. They'd measure it and pay you 10 cents an inch for your printed copy.”

Quote by Charles Kuralt

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Charles Kuralt was a renowned American journalist known for his distinctive travel reporting style. Born on September 10, 1934, and passing away on July 4, 1997, Kuralt made a significant impact as a journalist. He was a correspondent and host for the '60 Minutes' program on CBS, winning the hearts of viewers with his heartfelt storytelling and unique perspective. more

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