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I think the notion of traditional anchor is fading away - the all-knowing, all-seeing person who speaks from on high. I don't think the audience really buys that anymore. As a viewer, I know I don't buy it.

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Anderson Cooper
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: June 3
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