--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have done interviews in the past, and…" description: "\"I have done interviews in the past, and they cut everything out except for the outrageous line, and then they take it out of context.\" — Lemmy Kilmister" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/lemmy-kilmister-10138_cutting_i-have-done-interviews-in-the-past-and-t_57197.jpg" --- # I have done interviews in the past, and they cut… ![“I have done interviews in the past, and they cut everything out except for the outrageous line, and then they take it out of context.” quote by Lemmy Kilmister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/lemmy-kilmister-10138_cutting_i-have-done-interviews-in-the-past-and-t_57197.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/lemmy-kilmister-10138_cutting_i-have-done-interviews-in-the-past-and-t_57197.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/lemmy-kilmister-10138_cutting_i-have-done-interviews-in-the-past-and-t_57197.jpg) > “I have done interviews in the past, and they cut everything out except for the outrageous line, and then they take it out of context.” [Lemmy Kilmister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lemmy-kilmister/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Selective editing of interviews can distort meaning by isolating sensational statements and removing surrounding context. **In simple terms:** Context loss skews perception Key Takeaway Editing can mislead Themes media manipulation contextual integrity truth distortion ethical journalism public perception Mood cautious critical Type observation cautionary When to use this quote - news reporting - documentary filmmaking - political interviews - podcast editing Key Concepts selective editing out-of-context quotes Practical Applications - media literacy training - fact-checking protocols Questions to Reflect On - How does context shape interpretation? - What responsibilities do editors have? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cut Outrageous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cut-outrageous-790442/) [Cutting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cutting/) [Done](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/done/) [Interview](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/interview/) [Interviews](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/interviews/) [Interviews Past](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/interviews-past-790440/) [Lines](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lines/) [Of context](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/of-context/) [Outrageous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/outrageous/) [Outrageous Line](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/outrageous-line-790441/) [Past](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/past/) [Past Cut](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/past-cut-428957/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor; It's outrageous, the crimes some human beings must endure...](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-simon/it-s-outrageous-to-line-your-pockets-off-the-misery-of-the-poor-it-s/) [Paul Simon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-simon/) > [I've done interviews in the past where, apparently, I didn't give the journalist any eye contact. 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