Bill Bryson Quotes
There is the odd exception, like Albert Einstein, but as a breed, scientists tend not be very good at presenting themselves.
In the 1952 Presidential campaign the Republicans had used the new medium of television as a very effective campaign tool even though neither Eisenhower nor Stephenson were particularly telegenic. However Hall and some other political leaders saw the remarkable power of TV. This appears to be the first public statement by any politician or party official where it is suggested that how a candidate comes across on television be an important criterion of selection of candidates in general and presidential candidates in particular.
William McGuire Bryson OBE HonFRS is an American–British author of books on travel, the English language, science, and other non-fiction topics. Born in the United States, he has been a resident of Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenship. He served as the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
