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Brent Johnson

Brent Johnson covers politics for The Star-Ledger of Newark. But before that, he was a longtime entertainment and music columnist for The Trenton Times. His work has been published by Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated On Campus, and Night & Day Magazine. Brent's favorite musical artists include Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, The Smiths, and Roxy Music. His favorite movie is "Good Will Hunting" and favorite TV show is "Parks & Recreation." When he's not writing, Brent is the lead singer in alt-rock band The Clydes.

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