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Meaning
The speaker is describing an imagined goal of becoming extremely wealthy in order to buy two newspapers and shut them down. The quote suggests strong dislike for those publications and a desire to stop them from publishing.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Pete Doherty.
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About Pete Doherty
English musician
Peter Doherty is an English musician, best known as co-frontman of the Libertines. He formed the band with Carl Barât in 1997. He has also worked with the indie bands Babyshambles and Peter Doherty and the Puta Madres. He is known not only for his music, but also for a turbulent personal life and drug problems.
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