The only qualities essential for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.


Stop the Press, I Want to Get On, Sunday Times Magazine (London) [October 26,1969]


The only qualities essential for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.

The only qualities essential for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.

The only qualities essential for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.

The only qualities essential for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner, and a little literary ability.