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People think because 'Vice' is irreverent and because we're crazy, we're stunt journalists. You know what? I don't actually care.
Shane Smith
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Shane Smith
Age: 54
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I stand here empty, waiting to b filled. I stand here weary of days bombarded with sorrows & ill. Yet, I STAND. For I know it is not of my strength I know it is not my will. So with my eyes fixed on the prize and a rejoicing soul, I stand with a prayerful heart, waiting for my blessing. I stand, knowing my blessing will com.
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The human race is facing all kinds of problems, and all we are doing is pointing fingers and saying, 'Your interpretation of the problem is different from my interpretations of the problem.
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I think if you look at the failure of journalism in the modern age, then I don't want to be called a journalist.
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I want to be like Tom Freston. Tom just flies around everywhere, gets to make movies, gets to start TV shows, hang out with cool people and do whatever he wants.
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When you're 18, 19, you want to live fast and leave a beautiful corpse behind.
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When I was a child, I acted like child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
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