Francois Jacob
French biologist and geneticist, winner of the Nobel Prize in 1965
Sir Antony Rupert Jay, was an English writer and broadcaster. With Jonathan Lynn, he co-wrote the British political comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister (1980-88).
Table of Contents
Occupation
About the Antony Jay
Sir Antony Rupert Jay, was an English writer and broadcaster. With Jonathan Lynn, he co-wrote the British political comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister (1980-88). He also wrote The Householder’s Guide to Community Defence Against Bureaucratic Aggression (1972).
For his career as a broadcaster and in public relations, Jay received a knighthood in the 1988 New Year Honours. He also wrote the 1969 BBC television documentary Royal Family and wrote a 1992 book about Elizabeth II called Elizabeth R, after which he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for personal services to the royal family in the 1993 New Years Honours list.
6 Quotes by Antony Jay
- 1.
He’s suffering from Politicians’ Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter
- 2.
‘Referring the matter to a committee’ can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter
- 3.
The Opposition aren’t really the Opposition. They’re just called the Opposition. But in fact they are the Opposition in exile. The Civil Service are the Opposition in residence.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter
- 4.
The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter
- 5.
Men grow to the stature to which they are stretched when they are young.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter
- 6.
You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it’s his job to watch the tide.
Antony JayBritish screenwriter