7 Tips for Spotting Samuel Johnson (On the Very Off-Chance He’s Still Alive)
Michael Rogalski Doctor Samuel Johnson , the 18th - century British literary wonder who single - handedly write the 42,773 - entryA Dictionary of the English Language , had no medical training . He never even completed a PhD program — he just lead off calling himself “ Doctor ” after receiving an honorary " Doctor of Law " grade from Trinity College Dublin , and his friends comply his lead ....