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Part of the success of This American Life, I think, is due to the fact that none of us sound like we should be on the ra
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"Part of the success of This American Life, I think, is due to the fact that none of us sound like we should be on the radio. We don't sound professional; we sound like people you would know"

- Sarah Vowell

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This quote by Sarah Vowell speaks to the success of the radio program This American Life. Vowell recommends that the program's success is due to the fact that the hosts don't seem like they ought to be on the radio. Instead, they seem like people you would understand in your everyday life. This relatability is likely what has made the program so effective. It allows listeners to feel linked to the program and its hosts, as if they are having a discussion with friends. This connection is most likely what has kept individuals tuning in for over twenty years. Vowell's quote speaks with the power of relatability and how it can be utilized to create a successful radio show.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sarah Vowell somewhere between December 27, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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