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"Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock."
- Ben Hecht, who was born on this day in 1893

Bear in mind that Hecht must have said this during the heyday of newspapers. I'd love to hear what he'd have to say about newspapers now.

February 28, 2008 in Books | Permalink

Comments

That's a good one. What does that make FOX News?

Posted by: Matthew at Feb 28, 2008 10:17:18 AM

I'm not sure - an unfair and unbalanced sundial?

Posted by: Pete at Mar 1, 2008 6:47:33 AM