Thursday, May 10, 2007

Quote Unquote

I've started reading Andrew Marr's book My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism and there are some great quotes relating to my chosen profession:

'Perhaps the most desirable quality in a journalist is that he should be a good mixer, a sociable soul'
- Teach Yourself Journalism, 1951

'Only a blockhead writes - except for money'
'Round numbers are always false' - both by Sam Johnson

'We learned shorthand - still, in my view, invaluable to anyone in journalism'
- An extract that seemed pertinent after some of the debate on my course this year.

8 comments:

Jon Severs said...

Quote from Jon Severs:

"It's not about what you know, its about who you know...or do"

Dan W said...

That's not a quote by you...

Tim Holmes said...

The onlt a blockhead quote is actually by Dr Samuel Johnson, the complier of the first dictionary, etc. Always check your sources!

Tim Holmes said...

And your spelling ... if only

Dan W said...

Wrong Jonson / Johnson noted and changed. Spelling mistakes? Couldn't see any except for onlt and complier.

Rachel Arthur said...

Well at least you're not being missed off for being a W anymore Dan! x

Jon Severs said...

That is a quote by me. I bet Tim will tell you it is true as well. On the spelling front, i am nott won too comment on spelin as on mi intervyu day Mat sed i had speling blindnas. Still, made up for it caus i ws wearing a fantastic shirt and tie.

Dan W said...

I get it now Tim. Mis-understood. What a confusing thread this has become...

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