He must be independent and brave, and sure of himself and of the importance of his work, because if he isn't he will never survive the scorching blasts of derision that will probably greet his first efforts.

Robert E. " When asked at a party how long he had known Sherwood Robert Benchley stood on a chair raised his hand to the ceiling and said "I knew Bob Sherwood back when he was only this tall. S.

Robert Emmet Sherwood (4 April 1896 – 4 November 1955) was an American playwright editor and screenwriter.