Simon Hoggart Quotes

A collection of quotes by Simon Hoggart.

Simon Hoggart (1946-2014) was a British journalist, broadcaster, and author. He served as a parliamentary sketchwriter for The Guardian newspaper, where he gained a reputation for his witty and incisive political commentary. Hoggart was also known for his regular appearances on BBC radio and television programs, including "News Quiz" and "The Today Programme." He wrote several books, including "The Hamster That Loved Puccini: The Seven Modern Sins of England", and was admired for his signature blend of humor and sharp analysis. Hoggart's contributions to political journalism earned him a loyal following and widespread recognition.

In Washington, the first thing people tell you is what their

In Washington, the first thing people tell you is what their job is. In Los Angeles you learn their star sign. In Houston you're told how rich they are. And in New York they tell you what their rent is.

Simon Hoggart

Cities

America loves the representation of its heroes to be not jus

America loves the representation of its heroes to be not just larger than life, but stupendously, awesomely bigger than anything else. If blue whales built statues to each other they'd be smaller then these.

Simon Hoggart

Legacy

Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This

Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This does not make them unique. It's just that they have more to buy than most other people on the planet. And it's also an affirmation of faith in their country.

Simon Hoggart

Faith

In Washington, success is just a training course for failure

In Washington, success is just a training course for failure.

Simon Hoggart

Failure