A Hack's Progress

‘He is a man of many parts and he has written a fascinating memoir of his life.’ – Godfrey Smith, Sunday Times ‘I would put this charming and absorbing book in the same class as Waugh and Frayn and recommend it to any aspirant reporter who wants to understand what the trade (not, please, profession) is really about.’ – Peter Wilby, Independent on Sunday ‘What a man, what a journalist... A thoroughly good read. Recommended.’ – Scotsman ‘[Knightley] is a fond reporter, the chief among us not just taking notes but attempting to synthesise and comprehend the facts that he has gathered. It is a task that requires integrity, energy, courage and independence of mind. Once upon a time the word “hack” was actionable because it stood for a tired and cynical professionalism. But here the hack is the heir.’ – Arnold Kemp. Scotland on Sunday