Scott Pelley Thanks Supporters After 60 Minutes Firing with Poetic Instagram Post
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Dominic Patten
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Summary
Veteran CBS News journalist Scott Pelley, recently fired from 60 Minutes after reportedly clashing with new leadership (Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton), posted a brief but poetic thank-you message on Instagram to his supporters. Drawing on the spirit of poet John Masefield's 'Sea-Fever,' Pelley wrote, "To all of you who have been so kind, you are the wind in my sails. So deeply grateful." The article highlights his graceful, understated response to his dismissal from the network.
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So deeply grateful.
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