Norris Ashley
Norris Ashley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Norris Ashley is commonly known as Norris McWhirter, but also goes by the name of McWhirter-Norris.
Birth and Death Dates
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Norris Ashley was born on September 11, 1920, in London, England. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 19, 2004, at the age of 83.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Ashley held British nationality and was a journalist, author, and editor by profession.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in London, Norris Ashley developed an interest in writing and journalism from a young age. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he studied history and developed his writing skills.
After completing his studies, Ashley began working as a journalist for various publications, including the Daily Express. His career took off when he co-founded the popular reference book series, the _Guinness Book of Records_, with his twin brother, Ross McWhirter.
Major Accomplishments
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Ashley's contributions to journalism and literature are numerous:
He co-authored several editions of the _Guinness Book of World Records_.
As a journalist, Ashley wrote extensively on politics, history, and science for various publications.
He was also a vocal advocate for human rights and freedom of speech.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Norris Ashley include:
Co-authoring the _Guinness Book of World Records_ series with his brother Ross McWhirter.
Writing articles on politics, history, and science for publications such as the Daily Express.
His advocacy work for human rights and freedom of speech.
Impact and Legacy
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Ashley's impact on journalism and literature cannot be overstated. Through his work with the _Guinness Book of Records_, he provided a platform for people to share their achievements and records, inspiring countless individuals around the world.
As a journalist, Ashley brought important stories and perspectives to light, contributing significantly to public discourse.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Norris Ashley is widely remembered for his tireless advocacy of human rights and freedom of speech. His contributions to journalism and literature have had a lasting impact on the world.
Quotes by Norris Ashley
If every team was as receptive to coaching as this one, I might coach forever. These guys want to win so badly, they do everything you ask them to do.
I predicted we'd win by 10, so I'm going to give myself credit. The way they beat us before - everything was correctable. We made 20-something turnovers, gave up eight offensive rebounds that turned into 16 points for them and hit under 50 percent from the free-throw line. Nobody stepped up.
That's been their strong point all year, is when things start going wrong, they just keep fighting back instead of feeling sorry for themselves.
This is kind of the hotbed for small schools. Fan interest up here is always pretty high.
They were physically the better team. They were very strong, mature. They had good balance and a whole lot of scorers.
It'll be a little bit more memorable, because you don't get too many chances to play down here in the (Mississippi) Coliseum in this atmosphere. It's kind of special. It's a special bunch of guys. Very special.
That'll be something they remember the rest of their lives. It may not be all good, but it'll be good.
I told him I think he's the most valuable player for the day. I knew Marcus is one of the most energetic and good defensive players you ever wanna see.
It seems like this year the Delta's the one that's got the teams going. I think the Delta's always had talent, but now they're getting the coaching to go with the talent. We in Northeast Mississippi have some catching up to do.
We don't really go to any one certain player. We play about eight or nine and we've had five or six different leading scorers.