In recognition of his dedication to the Journal, William Randolph Hearst once offered columnist Arthur Brisbane a six-month vacation on full pay. When Brisbane declined to accept, Hearst understandably asked him why.
Brisbane provided two good reasons: "The first is that if I quit writing for six months it might damage the circulation of your newspapers," he explained. "The second reason is that it might not!"

Hearst, William Randolph (1863-1951) American newspaper and magazine publisher, art collector [noted for his creation of the world's largest publishing empire (comprising 28 major newspapers), and for his role in the creation of "yellow journalism"]

I've received a letter from the hospital informing me of the date of my knee operation; January 15th, and I need to be there for 7:30 in the morning. I don't think I'll be having my operation that early; I think everyone is told the same time so that the staff can deal with the paperwork more easily.

It will entail my brother needing to stay with me for a couple of nights because he'll not be able to get to the hospital at Mexborough that early in the morning.

James Bennett, no fan of rival publisher William Randolph Hearst, was one day irked to discover that Hearst was plotting to buy his ailing New York Herald.

Sure enough, he soon received correspondence from Hearst asking how much the newspaper would cost, and promptly sent a cable in return. His reply? "Price of Herald three cents daily. Five cents Sunday. Bennett."

Bennett, James Gordon II (1841-1918) American newspaper owner and eccentric, son of New York Herald founder James Gordon Bennett [noted for launching the Paris edition of the New York Herald and for his sponsorship of various international expeditions and yachting and auto racing trophies]

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