Quote by Jimmy Breslin, "Times (London)",

Rage is the only quality which has kept me, or anybody I have ever studied, writing columns for newspapers.

Rage is the only quality which has kept me, or anybody I hav

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This quote suggests that the emotion of anger or rage is what fuels the author's or others' passion for writing newspaper columns. It implies that without this intense and fiery emotion, they may not have the motivation or drive to consistently produce content for newspapers. Rage, in this context, is seen as a driving force that gives them a purpose and pushes them to express their opinions and thoughts through their writing.

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By Jimmy Breslin, "Times (London)",

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