He's the man whose legendary ad agency brought us everything from the Hathaway man (and his intriguing eye patch) to the salty Schweppes spokesman, Commander Whitehead. David Ogilvy's life had its share of color even before he stormed Madison Avenue. This brilliant memoir uproariously recalls the highs and lows of Ogilvy's half-dozen careers. An ingenious raconteur, Ogilvy chronicles his experiences as a cook in Pads, selling stoves to nuns in Scotland, running a polling service in Hollywood, working in British Intelligence, and even farming among the Amish. There are also memorable details from Ogilvy's childhood, including the bizarre diet his father chose for him: raw blood, beer, and calves' brains.
-- This reprinted edition features a new preface as well as new lists of Ogilvy's favorite words, friends, recipes, and even an inventory of his favorite flowers