Showing posts with label William Shawn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label William Shawn. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

What William Shawn Said

William Shawn (1907-1992) was an editor at The New Yorker magazine for thirty-five years.

"Amid chaos of images, we value coherence. We believe in the printed word. And we believe in clarity. And we believe in immaculate syntax. And in the beauty of the English language."

Staying positive during and after illness

A number of friends have commented on my positive approach to life in light of the serious operation I underwent in April. What I know is th...