In journalism school, what they want you to be is a camera. A trained, objective, detached professional… — Chuck Palahniuk
In journalism school, what they want you to be is a camera. A trained, objective, detached professional. Accurate, polished, and observant. They want you to believe that the new and you are always two separate things. Killers and reporters are mutually exclusive. Whatever the story, this isn't about you.
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