Quote by James Thurber

My opposition To Interviews lies in the fact that offhand answers have little value or grace of expression, and that such oral give and take helps to perpetuate the decline of the English language.

My opposition To Interviews lies in the fact that offhand an

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The quote criticizes the practice of interviews due to its inclination towards hasty and unrefined responses, which hold limited significance and eloquence. It argues that the spontaneous nature of interviews contributes to the deterioration of the English language. With offhand exchanges lacking substance and linguistic finesse, the quote implies that interviews fail to facilitate effective communication or preserve the quality of the language.

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