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“As a professional journalist, I have always been fascinated by people who appear to have even more spare time than I do.” quote by Dave Barry
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“As a professional journalist, I have always been fascinated by people who appear to have even more spare time than I do.”

Dave Barry

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Lost Art of Being a Journalist, 1998

Journalists are fascinated by people who seem to have endless free time.

In simple terms: People with spare time intrigue observers.

Key Takeaway

Observe and learn from those with abundant time.

Themes

curiosity time observation

Mood

observational thoughtful

Type

nonfiction analytical

When to use this quote

  • networking events
  • time‑management studies
  • interviews

Key Concepts

journalism social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly learn from observing others?
  • How can you use their time wisely?
A Different Perspective

Spare time may be illusionary.

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