"With optimism, you look upon the sunny side of things. People say, 'Studs, you're an optimist.' I never said I was an optimist. I have hope because what's the alternative to hope? Despair? If you have despair, you might as well put your head in the oven."
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Studs Terkel, an emblem of American storytelling, was born on May 16, 1912, in New York City and passed away on October 31, 2008. A celebrated oral historian and radio host, Terkel's work captured the diverse voices and experiences of everyday Americans, particularly during turbulent times such as the Great Depression and the civil rights movement. His most renowned work, “Working,” offers profound insights into the lives of the American workforce, solidifying his legacy as an advocate for the human spirit and a champion of democracy.
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"I've always felt, in all my books, that there's a deep decency in the American people and a native intelligence - providing they have the facts, providing they have the information."
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