89 Quotes About Journalists


  • Author David Mitchell
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    To quote an early mentor,” I tell the kid, “ ‘A journalist needs ratlike cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.

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  • Author Peter Stamm
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    If you shared your happiness with journalists, you shouldn’t be surprised if they were interested in your misfortune as well.

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  • Author Nora Ephron
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    As a longtime journalist, this quote from the delicious Nora Ephron made me smile in recognition of its truth:"Working as a journalist is exactly like being the wallflower at the orgy...everyone else is having a marvelous time, laughing merrily, eating, drinking, having sex in the back room, and I am standing on the side taking notes.

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  • Author Leslie Cockburn
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    Are you a journalist?”“I’m a doctor.”“Good. We need doctors, Wallahi.” Sadoon scowled. “Journalists only tell lies and smuggle carpets.

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