Quote by Theodore White, American Journal

I'd get into a room and disappear into the woodwork. Now the rooms are so crowded with reporters getting behind-the-scenes stories that nobody can get behind-the-scenes stories.

I'd get into a room and disappear into the woodwork. Now the

Summary

The quote suggests that in the past, it was easier for someone to go unnoticed or unheard in a room full of reporters. However, nowadays, the situation is different because there are so many reporters seeking exclusive stories that the rooms are overcrowded, making it impossible for anyone to truly get behind-the-scenes and reveal the untold stories.

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Journalism

By Theodore White, American Journal

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