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In Fargo, they say, well, thats a job. How well do you get paid? For example, for this book I was written about in Enter
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"In Fargo, they say, well, that's a job. How well do you get paid? For example, for this book I was written about in Entertainment Weekly, and it was kind of cool because my mom asked me if Entertainment Weekly was a magazine or a newspaper"

- Chuck Klosterman

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This quote by Chuck Klosterman highlights the Midwestern attitude towards work and success. In Fargo, a city understood for its blue-collar work ethic, people value effort and practicality over popularity and fortune. The concern "How well do you make money?" shows this state of mind, as it shows that the people of Fargo focus on financial stability over acknowledgment. Klosterman's reference of being included in Entertainment Weekly, a popular publication, is viewed as a cool achievement by his mom, who is not acquainted with the publication. This more emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of individuals in Fargo and their absence of interest in the glitz and glamour of the show business. Overall, this quote sheds light on the humble and grounded values of individuals in Fargo.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Chuck Klosterman somewhere between July 5, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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