Anthony Sampson

Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson (3 August 1926 – 18 December 2004) was a British writer and journalist; he was also a founding member of the (defunct) Social Democratic Party (SDP). Quotes Anatomy of Britain Today (1965) In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation. Chapter 9. Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble. Chapter 2. Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as "Call Me God") to KCMG ("Kindly Call Me God") to GCMG ("God Calls Me God"). Chapter 18. External links Anthony Sampson (obituary) John Smith, The Guardian, 21 December 2004. Who runs this place? By Anthony Sampson, The Guardian, March 28 2004. Category:Journalists from England Category:Politicians from England Category:1926 births Category:2004 deaths