P. G. Wodehouse

P. G. Wodehouse

Summary

Portrait of P. G. Wodehouse P. G. Wodehouse,  Psmith, Journalist — Chapter 5 (1912)

“ But, briefly, my idea is that Cosy Moments should become red-hot stuff. I could wish its tone to be such that the public will wonder why we do not print it on asbestos. We must chronicle all the live events of the day, murders, fires, and the like in a manner which will make our readers' spines thrill. Above all, we must be the guardians of the People's rights. We must be a search-light, showing up the dark spot in the souls of those who would endeavour in any way to do the PEOPLE in the eye. ”
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Portrait of P. G. Wodehouse P. G. Wodehouse,  Psmith, Journalist — Chapter 5 (1912)

“ PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS
"By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper? Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position? When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
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Portrait of P. G. Wodehouse P. G. Wodehouse,  Psmith, Journalist — Chapter 5 (1912)

“ You are wasting the golden hours of your youth. You must move. You must hustle. You must make Windsor of Cosy Moments a name to conjure with. You must boost this sheet up till New York rings with your exploits. On the present lines that is impossible. You must strike out a line for yourself. You must show the world that even Cosy Moments cannot keep a good man down."
He resumed his seat.
"How do you mean?" said Billy Windsor.
Psmith turned to Mike.
"Comrade Jackson, if you were editing this paper, is there a single feature you would willingly retain?"
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