--- title: People: Dec. 15, 1961 description: "I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion,... canonical: https://time.com/archive/6623235/people-dec-15-1961/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 1961-12-15T05:00:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-02-26T07:12:21.157Z article:section: U.S. og:title: People: Dec. 15, 1961 og:description: "I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion,... og:url: https://time.com/archive/6623235/people-dec-15-1961/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: People: Dec. 15, 1961 twitter:description: "I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion,... twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [U.S.](/section/us/) # People: Dec. 15, 1961 > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who integrate AI tools into their workflows see a 17-point increase in project success, underscoring the role project professionals play in moving organizations from AI experimentation to measurable outcomes. #### What are the most important skills for a project manager? Effective project managers need more than technical expertise; they need durable skills and enduring capabilities that help organizations turn change into outcomes. As AI reshapes work, the most important capabilities include leadership, communication, critical thinking, systems thinking, business acumen, adaptability, collaboration, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who manage complexity effectively are five times more likely to succeed on complex projects, while project professionals with high business acumen achieve business goals more frequently and experience lower project failure rates. #### How can I get involved with the PMI community? Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=69c937d8-8d2e-43f8-ba83-5eccf9c1c4f7&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) by [TIME](https://time.com/author/time/) Dec 15, 1961 5:00 AM UTC by [TIME](https://time.com/author/time/) Dec 15, 1961 5:00 AM UTC “I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion, and—if he is lucky enough—know the love of an honest woman.” Having thus enjoined the S.R.O. audience at his first of three fall lectures as Oxford’s new Professor of Poetry, British Litterateur Robert Graves, 66, last week wound up the series with a final cautionary note to young ladies who dream of becoming an artist’s inspiration: “Too many irresponsible young women, eager for muse-ship, go in search of poetic recognition. Unless they have the integrity, the ruthlessness, and the certified characteristics of a real muse, they will get entangled with pseudo poets. The outcome is always sad, often sordid. Cunning pseudo poets ruthlessly exploit a pseudo muse’s innocent ambitions. The ancient Irish triad is as true today as ever it was: It is death to mock a poet, Death to be a poet, Death to love a poet.” Hustling into Manhattan to accept the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis, 22, the first Negro ever to be chosen as football’s ”outstanding college player,” got his hand shaken by President Kennedy, was gang-tackled by emissaries of a Canadian pro team and both U.S. professional leagues, each of which has made him its top draft choice. By opting for the National Football League, the thumping Syracuse University halfback could probably share with Michigan State’s Ron Hatcher the distinction of being the first of their race to play for the Washington Redskins. But for Ernie this was at best a side issue. Grumped he: “I wish they would quit bringing up this race stuff. I don’t want to be another Jackie Robinson. I just want to go where I can get the best offer.” In a not so oblique bid for more bucks to spend on nonnuclear bangs, Marine Corps Commandant David M. Shoup, 56, reminded the American Ordnance Association that even in the age of the H-bomb, a man with a rifle has unique utility. “An H-bomb,” noted the bespectacled Medal of Honor winner, “cannot defend a base. An H-bomb cannot control or restore order where it lands. An H-bomb can only destroy.” “Biography of a Bookie Joint”—a CBS-TV documentary uncovering local cops on the take—cast a dark cloud over the annual Boston Police Ball until Richard Cardinal Gushing, 66, dropped around with an evening-saving message. “In my theology,” proclaimed Boston’s homegrown Roman Catholic archbishop, “gambling in itself is not a sin . . . It’s the abuse that makes gambling evil. We all have our faults. But why hang them, as it were, like dirty linen on a clothesline from one end of the country to the other? Someone betrayed us . . .” But, though it earned lusty cheers from the ballgoers at the Boston Garden, Cardinal Cushing’s apologia won him no points with local Protestant clergymen, one of whom tartly noted that while bookmaking “may not be a sin, it happens to be a crime.” Hamilton Fish, 73, sometime Harvard All-America (’08-’09) and congressional America Firster (1919-45), now retired to writing letters to the editors, shot his latest off to the New York Herald Tribune on the subject of this season’s Yale-Harvard gridiron amateur hour. According to the Trib (and other papers), the Yale and Harvard benches had piled wildly into a fourth-quarter donnybrook that disfigured the most ivy-covered of Ivy League games; but larruping ex-Lineman Fish righteously insisted that “not a single Harvard substitute joined in the fray—though they had every provocation.” As for the part played by the bumbling Bulldogs (loser by 27-0) in “the most disgraceful act I have ever witnessed during 50 years’ association with football,” the old Walter Camp follower mourned for the pristine past 40 falls ago when Yale Captain Malcolm Aldrich “reportedly told his team, ‘The Harvard captain will play with his ankle strapped up; if any member of the team deliberately adds to his injury this afternoon, I shall see to it personally that he leaves the game at once.’ ” Halfway round the globe from Queen Elizabeth’s triumphant tour of West Africa (see THE WORLD), her 24-year-old cousin, Princess Alexandra, was wowing the Far East. After shattering pomp and protocol from Tokyo to Rangoon with gay, irresistible insouciance, the handsome kid sister of the Duke of Kent donned a split-bamboo chapeau to safari into the northern Burmese jungle, left the drum-beating local tribesmen as smitten as the London tabloids, which have dubbed her “Alexandra the Great.” News that Pushinka, the Cosmomutt-descended mongrel that Nikita Khrushchev sent Caroline Kennedy last June, had been awarded District of Columbia dog license No. 9 sent rank-conscious Washington scurrying to check the rest of the canine protocol list. License No. 1, it turned out, had been collared by Caroline’s spirited Welsh terrier. Charlie, and Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Little Beagle Johnson had usurped the No. 2 once proudly sported by a cocker named Checkers. As for the remaining one-digit dog tags, some had long since been pre-empted by the city’s permanent, nonpartisan population. Among them: Nos. 3 and 4, owned by cairn terriers G-Boy and Tucker, the best friends of J. Edgar Hoover. Still smarting at Labor howls over a classified paper on Britain’s Common Market negotiations that fell into U.S. hands, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan revealed himself as a man with scant faith in either open covenants or closed yaps. Diplomatic dealings, he complained, were not made easier “if the final price, by leaking, becomes automatically the opening bid. But then, of course, everything does leak. Gentlemen prefer blondes and diplomats always leak. Politicians are the same. And their wives. I must be careful.” From her forthcoming book on the most vexing associates of her 74 years (“Once famous, one is subjected to nothing but insults”), Dame Edith Sitwell, grande dame of Britain’s most imposing and impossible literary family, leaked the first bit of spleen: that D. H. Lawrence would be among her major targets for setting his Lady Chatterley’s Lover at the Sitwell estate in Derbyshire and modeling the novel’s war-maimed, cuckolded baronet after the elder of her brothers, Sir Osbert. “My brother,” noted the Plantagenet-descended poetess, “is a baronet, and he fought like a tiger for his country in the First World War. I don’t know why Lawrence should have done this to Osbert, who never harmed him in any way.” While his father-in-law, William E. Stevenson, 61, a longtime president of Oberlin College, was slated for the prestigious, $27,500-a-year ambassadorship to the Philippines, New Jersey’s lame-duck Democratic Governor Robert Meyner, 53, was headed for New Frontier oblivion. Unsummoned to Washington despite the attempts of top New Jersey Democrats to land him a job with the Administration, the former Phillipsburg lawyer—who took a fatal hesitation step before jumping on the 1960 Kennedy bandwagon—announced that he would be returning to private practice. As Meyner himself once confided, “The Irish Mafia doesn’t like me.” From a man who saw Brahms plain and studied under César Franck came a dirge for modern music. Asked by a London newsman which 20th century composers seemed likely to stand the test of time. Paris-born Maestro Pierre Monteux, 86, flatly replied: ”I don’t see any, except perhaps Stravinsky.” In a tart catalogue of inadequacies, the peppery new conductor of the London Symphony went on: “Mahler, he won’t live; he’s an imitator. Prokofiev, I don’t think so. Shostakovich, no. Hindemith, no inspiration. 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