THE NEWS HACK'S CREED:
I know more than you.
I make lots more money than you.
I'm smarter than you.
I'm sexier than you.
I appear on TV all the time.
I work ten minutes a day.
I rule the universe.
I'm going to live forever.
You are an idiot.
THE NEWS HACK'S CREED, No. 2:
A lie isn't a lie when it tells THE TRUTH.
THE NEWS HACK'S CREED, No. 3:
I've come to realize that the looseness of the journalistic life, the seeming laxity of the newsroom, is an illusion. Yes, there's informality and there's humor, but beneath the surface lies something deadly serious. It is a code. Sometimes the code is not even written down, but it is deeply believed in. And, when violated, it is enforced with tribal ferocity.
--JOHN "OMERTA" CARROLL.
THE NEWS HACK'S CREED, No. 4:
News isn't news when we don't report it.
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AN attempt to use Britart to foster relations with Morocco has backfired after locals branded the exhibits offensive to their religious beliefs.
Two of the works, notably an anatomical statement by Tracey Emin, have been withdrawn, while three others by artists including the Chapman brothers have caused offence because of their sexual nature.
The collection was put together and curated by Vanessa Branson, sister of the businessman Sir Richard.
This will happen when Babbitts take over diplomacy; but then we know that, except for making obscene sums of money, the likes of Sir Richard have NO SENSE.
Also withdrawn was a picture of President George W Bush deliberately shown upside down. The print is by the American artist Jonathan Horowitz. “We took it out because this is not the time for political provocation,” said Benjelloun.
I repeat: NO SENSE.