Quote by Max Hastings

If you can't get a job as a pianist in a brothel you become a royal reporter.

If you can't get a job as a pianist in a brothel you become

Summary

This satirical quote suggests that the occupation of being a royal reporter is held in low regard or considered less respectable. It implies that individuals who are unable to find employment in a more prestigious profession, like a pianist, may resort to becoming a royal reporter. The quote humorously highlights the perceived hierarchy of occupations and presents the role of a royal reporter as undesirable or lacking in skill and talent compared to other career paths.

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By Max Hastings

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