"I got asked by a freelance journalist to jump in front of Princess Diana's funeral. How pathetic is that? That would have been the stupidest thing on the planet"
- Mark Roberts
About this Quote
This quote by Mark Roberts is a reflection on the lengths some people will go to for a story. The independent journalist asked Roberts to do something outrageous and rude, which Roberts discovered to be pitiful. He suggests that the reporter wanted to compromise respect and decency for a story, which the request was so ridiculous that it would have been the "stupidest thing on the planet". Roberts' quote is a commentary on the lengths some people will go to for a story, and how it can be seen as rude and unsuitable. It also works as a pointer to reporters to be mindful of the ethical ramifications of their requests.
This quote is written / told by Mark Roberts between June 9, 1921 and January 5, 2006. He was a famous Actor from USA.
The author also have 27 other quotes.
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