Anthony Sampson

“In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.”

“Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble.”

“Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as "Call Me God") to KCMG ("Kindly Call Me God") to GCMG ("God Calls Me God").”