Spell my Name Correctly
P. T. Barnum, a famous circus impresario, was once accosted
by a woman who showed a scurrilous manuscript about himself.
Unless he paid her, she would have it printed. Barnum rejected
this extortion request. "Say what you please. But make sure 
mention me in some way and come to me I will estimate the value of
your service as a publicity agent." Barnum obviously felt that 
adverse criticism was an asset of public figure. A man who seeks
the limelight should not care about what is written about him, but
should be concerned when they stop writing. Barnum's attitude remind
us that we might did well by reviewing plethora of publicity given 
to rabble-rousers and bigots.


To spill the beans--Although he was naturally reticent, when the 
felon was intimidated by the members of the rival gang, he spilled
the beans.
(to give away a secret)