Famous quote by Carroll O'Connor

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Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs
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"Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs"

- Carroll O'Connor

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This quote by Carroll O'Connor talks to the typically salacious and also sensationalized nature of the media. It suggests that the documents are full of stories of scandalous behavior, particularly on the planet of show business. O'Connor suggests that these stories are commonly off-color as well as salacious, and that they are often based on reports as opposed to truths. This quote talks with the power of the media to form popular opinion and also to produce a narrative about particular individuals or events. It likewise speaks with the requirement for care when taking in media, as it is typically full of stories that are not based truthfully. O'Connor's quote serves as a tip that we should be mindful of the stories we checked out and also the details we consume.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carroll O'Connor between August 2, 1922 and June 21, 2001. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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