"My master's degree was in journalism, but everything important I ever learned about being a journalist I learned on the job."

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Source : "Ask the Author Live: Rebecca Mead". Live chat, www.newyorker.com. May 28, 2010.

Rebecca Mead

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“Republican patience with how unionism deals with the political institutions, and with key issues like equality and human rights, will be tested because, obviously, there will be a battle a day on these matters. So lets face up to all of this with our eyes wide open.”
“I am saddened by the release by a national media outlet of my opponent's involvement in pornography. I strongly condemn the release of this information. Our campaign was aware of this information several months ago, and made a very determined decision to not use or disperse this information in any way, shape,or form.”
“History is full of examples of people compromising their beliefs in order to keep themselves alive.”
“The way I look at stories is often from far outside, like a god's point of view, and also very, very subjective.”

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“If stock market experts were so expert, they would be buying stock, not selling advice.”
“Commitment is not letting people down. That's very important in life. If you say you're going to do something, make sure you do it. Just try never to let people down.”
“The stories we love may not always fit neatly into a single time line, but they will always matter.”
“Nobody living can ever stop me. As I go walking my freedom highway. Nobody living can make me turn back. This land was made for you and me.”

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