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Smail Quoted on Harvard Men in Potter's New Book
John R. W. Smail '51, one-time editor of the CRIMSON and recognized founder of "Harvardmanship," has earned a reference in Stephen Potter's new book, "One-Upmanship."
In the book Potter quotes Smail's account of James FitzJames' exploits in beating the exam system. FitzJames reputedly gained immortality by meeting his exams with studied non-chalance. Now, says Potter in his book, an Oxfordian who pretends calm before an exam is called a "Harvard-man."
Smail, when reached for a comment on Potter's treatment of "Harvardmanship" said: "If you quote me, I'll sue you for libel."
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