“A professional is a man who can do his job when he doesn't feel like it. An amateur is a man who can't do his job when he does feel like it.”
Quote by James Agate
Work
A Shorter Ego: The Autobiography of James Agate
A Shorter Ego is a personal narrative by James Agate, detailing his experiences and reflections on his life and work in the media industry. more
Author
James Agate
James Agate, a British writer, critic, and editor, was born on September 9, 1877, and died on June 6, 1947. His works covered a range of fields including literary criticism, dramatic criticism, and travel literature. more
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