‘Just relax. Getting angry is bad for you. Incidentally, getting angry with editors is more than just bad, it’s stupid; they always have the last laugh. Count to ten. ‘
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‘I realise that you are spending months inside the tie cupboard, selecting the aeroplane ties to be dispatched to retired Wing Commanders and I acknowledge your quiet despair. But rest assured, you will progress.’
‘Let’s face it. Basically, you’re on your own, and ultimately, boringly, it’s discipline isn’t it?’