I'm referred to, I see, as 'the biggest banker in modern publishing'. Now there's a line that needed the celebrated Guardian proof-reading.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes a headline mislabeled his title, highlighting proofreading errors.
- In plain terms
- A headline made a mistake about the author's job title.
- What can you take from it?
- Check your work carefully to avoid embarrassing errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you proof your work?
- What mistakes have you seen in media?
Another view
Headlines often prioritize brevity over perfect accuracy.
More from Terry Pratchett
I must confess the the activities of the UK governments for the past couple of years have been watched with frank admiration and amazement by Lord Vetinari. Ou…
Permalink to quote #38 I save about twenty drafts -- that's ten meg of disc space -- and the last one contains all the final alterations. Once it has been printed out and received by…
Permalink to quote #40 Bognor has always meant to me the quintessential English seaside experience (before all this global warming stuff): driving in the rain to get there, walking a…
Permalink to quote #37
Related quotes
Nobody is going to buy the book if I say nice things about you, Werner.
Klaus KinskiKlaus Kinski quote #10 Former lefties can make a good living in the media by attacking their ex-comrades - I'd do it myself if the price was right.
Nick CohenNick Cohen quote #1 A newspaper reported I spend $30,000 a year buying Paris clothes and that women hate me for it. I couldn't spend that much unless I wore sable underwear.
Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisJacqueline Kennedy Onassis quote #2