Anthony Sampson
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"Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson" was a British writer and journalist. His most notable and successful book was Anatomy of Britain, which was published to acclaim in 1962. and was followed by five more "Anatomies", updating the original book under various titles. He was the grandson of the linguist John Sampson (linguist)/John Sampson, of whom he wrote a biography, The Scholar Gypsy: The Quest For A Family Secret (1997).

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Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble.

Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as ''Call Me God'') to KCMG (''Kindly Call Me God'') to GCMG (''God Calls Me God'').

Engrossing, vividly written in the style of the best thrillers...It should become the standard work on the region.

He would have made an outstanding lawyer.

This is making us feel like superstars. This is one of the best moments of my life.

We're not worrying about that right now.

Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.