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:
“He drew the curse upon the world, and cracked
The whole frame with his fall.
This made him long for home, as loth to stay
With murmurers and foes;”
—Henry Vaughan (1622–1695)
“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)