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> [The Irish seem to want their artists to function as surrogate priests - sources of authority, founts of wisdom, people who will offer us free-range organic consolation, you name it. It's not a position I feel comfortable with.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alex-johnston/the-irish-seem-to-want-their-artists-to-function-as-surrogate-priests/)

Alex Johnston

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## More by Alex Johnston

> [The Irish seem to want their artists to function as surrogate priests - sources of authority, founts of wisdom, people who will offer us…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alex-johnston/the-irish-seem-to-want-their-artists-to-function-as-surrogate-priests/)

Alex Johnston

> [The need to engage businesses and decision makers with customers can only increase in importance, and as it does, the market research industry must…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alex-johnston/the-need-to-engage-businesses-and-decision-makers-with-customers-can/)

Alex Johnston

> [We are delighted that these regulations are now law, and we commend the provincial government for helping put the issue on the front burner.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alex-johnston/we-are-delighted-that-these-regulations-are-now-law-and-we-commend/)

Alex Johnston

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