Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight. Votes: 5
Never put the story in the lead. Let 'em have a hot shot of ambiguity right between the eyes. Votes: 0
Never assume the obvious is true. Votes: 0
Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight Votes: 0
Writers who used to show off their erudition no longer sing in the bare ruined choir of the media. Votes: 0
A book should have an intellectual shape and a heft that comes with dealing with a primary subject. Votes: 0
Dangling punch lines to forgotten stories remain in the language like the smile of the Cheshire cat. Votes: 0
Have a definite opinion. Votes: 0
The most successful column is one that causes the reader to throw down the paper in a peak of fit. Votes: 0