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."