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I will interview bigwigs if I get the chance, but you are seldom surprised by people in power - youve got to get awfully
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"I will interview bigwigs if I get the chance, but you are seldom surprised by people in power - you've got to get awfully damn close to get anything new"

- Joe Sacco

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In this quote, Joe Sacco expresses his desire to speak with prominent and powerful people, likewise known as "bigwigs." Nevertheless, he acknowledges that it is unusual to be amazed by these people because they are frequently safeguarded and determined in their interactions. Sacco thinks that in order to truly understand and discover something brand-new about these people, one must get extremely near them. This might indicate gaining their trust and breaking through their thoroughly crafted public image. Sacco's words recommend that there is a level of intimacy and vulnerability required to genuinely comprehend those in positions of power.

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Joe Sacco This quote is written / told by Joe Sacco somewhere between October 2, 1960 and today. He was a famous Journalist from Malta. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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