Drew Pearson (journalist)
Andrew Russell Pearson (December 13, 1897 – September 1, 1969), known professionally as Drew Pearson, was one of the best-known American columnists of his day, noted for his syndicated newspaper column "Washington Merry-Go-Round," in which he attacked various public persons. He also had a program on NBC Radio entitled Drew Pearson Comments.
Read more about Drew Pearson (journalist): Early Life and Career, Washington Merry-Go-Round, Post-war Activities & Media Attacks On Secretary James Forrestal, Death, Criticism of Pearson, Personal Life, Published Works, Awards & Recognition, Quotes
Famous quotes containing the words drew and/or pearson:
“As I drew a still fresher soil about the rows with my hoe, I disturbed the ashes of unchronicled nations who in primeval years lived under these heavens, and their small implements of war and hunting were brought to the light of this modern day.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“Misquotation is, in fact, the pride and privilege of the learned. A widely-read man never quotes accurately, for the rather obvious reason that he has read too widely.”
—Hesketh Pearson (1887–1964)