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One newspaper a day ought to be enough for anyone who still prefers to retain a little mental balance.

Clifton Fadiman

One newspaper a day ought to be enough for anyone who still prefers to retain a little mental balance.

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About Clifton Fadiman

Clifton Paul "Kip" Fadiman (May 15, 1904 – June 20, 1999) was an American intellectual, author, editor, and radio and television personality. He began his work in radio, and switched to television later in his career.