To write an article about someone and then to have that person murdered is disturbing.
Laurence ShamesWhy are we inspired by another person's courage? Maybe because it gives us the sweet and genuine surprise of discovering some trace, at least, of the same courage in ourselves.
Laurence ShamesI've never written a hard journalism piece in my life. I've never wanted to do that.
Laurence ShamesAll of us ambitious young writers hoped to have a cover story in Esquire, of course. The idea was to write the best, most entertaining article that you can.
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