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Yeah, right. I mean, he criticises everybody in the media, then the first thing he does when he finishes is he goes to w
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"Yeah, right. I mean, he criticises everybody in the media, then the first thing he does when he finishes is he goes to work for the media. Thompson, too. Hypocritical"

- Ian St. John

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This quote by Ian St. John is describing a person who criticizes the media, yet then goes to work for the media. This could be seen as hypocritical, as the person is apparently contradicting themselves. It might be analyzed as a criticism of the individual's actions, as it appears that they are not corresponding in their beliefs. It could also be interpreted as a criticism of the media, as it suggests that the media is willing to accept individuals who slam them, regardless of their views. It might also be analyzed as a criticism of hypocrisy in basic, as it implies that individuals must correspond in their beliefs and actions. Overall, this quote might be interpreted as a criticism of the individual's actions, the media, and hypocrisy in general.

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Ian St. John This quote is written / told by Ian St. John somewhere between June 7, 1938 and today. He was a famous Athlete from Scotland. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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