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Many people would no more think of entering journalism than the sewage business - which at least does us all some good
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"Many people would no more think of entering journalism than the sewage business - which at least does us all some good"

- Stephen Fry

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This quote by Stephen Fry is a humorous way of expressing his viewpoint on the occupation of journalism. He is indicating that journalism is not a preferable profession, which it is not seen as a decent task. He is comparing it to the sewage organization, which he thinks is more helpful to society. He is suggesting that journalism is not seen as an honorable profession, and that it is not held in high regard. He is also implying that journalism is not viewed as a job that is beneficial to society, which it is not seen as a job that deserves pursuing. This quote is a funny method of revealing Fry's viewpoint on the occupation of journalism, and it is a pointer that journalism is not always seen as a desirable profession.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Stephen Fry somewhere between August 24, 1957 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from United Kingdom. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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