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There's no more noble aspiration than that of one day becoming a professional journalist, but many may feel intimidated or unequipped to pursue such an impressive career.

Do you think you have what it takes? Here are nine qualifications needed for a career as a professional journalist.

Burning desire to seek the truth: And if the truth you discover isn't what you were hoping, just come up with something else.

Have an IQ no higher than 45: Any more than that, and CNN won't even consider you.

Be OK working for peanuts: That's not a metaphor, media companies are struggling so much they can't compensate you with money.

Possess an undying desire to rid the world of the evil that is the United States: You can't just allow freedom and democracy to keep run

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