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From the desk of James Reel on Monday, June 19th 2006 at 7:44

SHAKE YOUR BOOTY

    Terry Teachout questions the relevance and reliability of arts awards and prizes:

Of the giving of prizes there is no end, and it’s hard to think of a single one, however ostensibly prestigious, that hasn’t been devalued by the promiscuity and/or lack of discrimination with which it is handed out.
    I agree completely, and extend my agreement to journalism competitions, which I refuse to enter despite the annual entreaties of some of my editors. Rather than pontificate further, I’ll direct you straight to Terry’s remarks.

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