One should fight like the devil the temptation to think well of editors. They are all, without exception - at least some of the time, incompetent or crazy. (John Gardner)

One should fight like the devil the temptation to think well of editors. They are all, without exception - at least some of the time, incompetent or crazy.

John Gardner

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