No one enjoys receiving criticism. Even the greatest artists in history dislike critiques. Unlike the rest of us, great artists have a way of getting even that should give all of us […]
Michelangelo’s Last Judgment on an Unwelcomed Critic
JFK’s Jestful Jabs Jar Journalists
During the 1960 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon was hospitalized with phlebitis. John Kennedy called a moratorium on criticizing his opponent as long as he remained in the hospital. Kennedy was questioned about […]
A Lesson From Fred Astaire: Don’t Listen to the Critics
The name Fred Astaire has become synonymous with dancing perfection. The star of more than 30 musical films is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in American entertainment. If it had […]
Harsh Movie Reviews from the Poison Pens of Movie Critics
Depending on your point of view, movie critics have the best or the worst job imaginable. They get paid to sit around and watch movies all day. That may seem like a […]
Everyone is a Critic
From the pens of critics who are not afraid to speak freely: “This is not a novel to be tossed lightly aside. It should be thrown with great force.” — Dorothy Parker […]
No Fan of Jacko
“Michael Jackson’s album was called ‘Bad’ because there wasn’t enough room on the sleeve for ‘Pathetic’.” — Prince source
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