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Old December 18th 05, 11:49 PM posted to sci.space.history
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rk wrote:
Yes, but the quote is from Rich's boss, Kelly Johnson.


I was wondering the proper way to make the attribution as I did take it
from the book _Skunk Works_. Should I change that to Kelly Johnson
although it was taken from Rich's book?


It definitely should be attributed to Johnson. If you want to be
thorough, attribute to "Kelly Johnson, quoted in Skunk Works by...".
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Old December 19th 05, 12:40 AM posted to sci.space.history
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rk wrote:

I was wondering the proper way to make the attribution as I did take it
from the book _Skunk Works_. Should I change that to Kelly Johnson
although it was taken from Rich's book?


"The number of people having any connection with the project must be
restricted in an almost vicious manner. Use a small number of good
people." -- Kelly Johnson (as quoted by Ben Rich and Leo Janish in
"Skunk Works.")

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Old December 19th 05, 05:13 AM posted to sci.space.history
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rk wrote:

OK, how's this? Of course, the net Nazi's will be after me if it goes
more than 4 lines. I think this is fair to everyone.


Looks good, but I would suggest

s/quote in/as quoted in/

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Old December 19th 05, 08:55 AM posted to sci.space.history
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On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 04:29:13 GMT, rk
wrote:

OK, how's this? Of course, the net Nazi's will be after me if it goes
more than 4 lines.


....Remember, the only "Net Nazi" around here is Tommy Lee Elfritz, and
if that transient troll gives you any ****, he'll have to answer to
me.

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