Could Do Better: School Reports of the Great and Good

Could Do Better: School Reports of the Great and Good
ISBN-10
0684025736
ISBN-13
9780684025735
Language
English
Published
2004-06
Publisher
Simon & Schuster (UK)
Author
Catherine Hurley

Description

A collection of honest and often hilarious extracts from the school reports of some of the most favourite celebrities: A few examples: 'He is so regular in his irregularity that I really don't know what to do' (Winston Churchill)'Certainly on the road to failure ... hopeless ... rather a clown in class ... wasting other pupils' time' (John Lennon) 'She must try to be less emotional in her dealings with others' (Diana, Princess of Wales) 'I think he is just a teeny bit pleased with himself - or so I am prepared to hazard.' (Michael Palin)

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