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. — Studs Terkel

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Mini who’s who:

Studs Terkel : American Journalist
Born:  May 16, 1912
Died:  October 31, 2008