Check out the last paragraph. Who is this guy to tell us what we are
>When I defended my insertion of explanatory words in a quotation
>by pointing out that my method fell squarely within the guide-
>lines of THE CHICAGO MANUAL OF STYLE, the quip-addictive Mr.
>Skirvin responded,
>>This would matter if we were in Chicago, I suppose. [Ed. note:
>>Let us all imagine polite giggles from the friends and fans of
>>Tim Skirvin. b. p.]
>I realize that for someone like Mr. Skirvin (for whom the quip
>has seemingly become the principal mode of expression) my expla-
>nation will not help much. But in case the verbal blip from
>blithe spirit Tim has left anyone confused, I'll sum things up.
>Giving no grounds at all for so doing, Kullervo Nurmi publicly
>declared that my interpolation style was incorrect. I not only
>pointed out that he was wrong in his criticism, I told him
>exactly why, citing a highly authoritative source.
>Now remember, I wasn't telling Kullervo that he had to follow
>the style book I prefer. I was saying rather that he was out
>of line in attacking me on what seems to be no basis other than
>his own prejudice.
>But I'm afraid that Mr. Skirvin has given Mr. Harris ideas.
>When Mr. Harris attacks me for using "quote" as a noun in an
>informal article, and I defend by citing the OXFORD ENGLISH
>DICTIONARY, I suppose I can now expect a "Skirvinesque" quip
>that my defense would apply, "if we were in Oxford"!
>Oh, and by the way, Mr. Skirvin, please spare the readers of
><alt.usenet.kooks> your trite little "witticisms". They DO
>have much more entertaining things to read over there, such
>as my "Scarecrow Sighting in Videostore" and "Greasy Buffoon
>Bellows".
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