...and others appoint a press agent

'Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and others appoint a press agent.'
Surprisingly, Paul Brunton wrote those wise words in 1934. Header image shows recent Yundi photo opportunity in Harvey Nichols store, London.

Quote is from Paul Brunton's A Search In Secret India. Header photo comes via Yundi Music website. Any copyrighted material is included as "fair use" for the purpose of critical analysis only, and will be removed at the request of copyright owner(s).

Comments

Elaine Fine said…
. . . who thrusts his greatness upon us.
Civic Center said…
That's a very funny quote. The more things change...

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