"It's a considerable source of tragedy in the world that people stay in powerful jobs long past the point where they're a spent force."

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Source: Interview with Scott Raab, www.esquire.com. June 8, 2011.

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Bill Keller

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Bill Keller is a prominent journalist and former executive editor of The New York Times, known for his insights on truth and accountability in media.

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