Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.

I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but r

Summary

This quote humorously portrays a hypothetical situation involving Ted Turner, the media mogul, being elected President. It suggests that despite having the opportunity to hold immense political power, Turner declines the role, satirically implying that he prefers to retain his dominance in the media industry instead. The underlying message of the quote is the irony of someone with vast influence in one sphere being hesitant to engage in another sphere for fear of relinquishing their existing power.

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