It even came into his head once, when he found Suzie rummaging in the desk in his study, that she was looking for photographs of Francesca.

NEWYORKER: The Swan

In my study I avoided my irritating desk with its neat binders containing bar charts and statistical tables and sat motionless in the leather chair, looking out the window at the leaves of hydrangea bushes.

NEWYORKER: History of a Disturbance

Born in Iran and raised in England, Amanpour came to the U.S. to study at the University of Rhode Island and in 1983 began work as a desk assistant at CNN, where she would remain for 27 years.

WSJ: Christiane Amanpour

According to a study by commercial realtors Goodman UK, 55% believe having personal items on their desk contributes to their workplace wellbeing.

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