Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
For the worse.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word. Grammarly, while very far from perfect, catches the most of the embarrassing stuff.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. It’s like being an anthropologist.
Who do you wish followed you?
Most anyone with a certified stamp next to their social media profile.
Why did you become a journalist?
To meet interesting people and tell their stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope. I joined the journalism world in mid-life.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My profiling soprano Kathryn Lewek, the Met Opera’s reigning Queen of the Night. I’m a fanboy. But really, each piece holds a special place.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just go for it.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Evening
What's your favorite drink?
Iced tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Aspirational...the beach. Reality...walking the dog around the neighborhood.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Opera News
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People believe opera/classical music is something reserved for society’s elite. Nothing could be further from the truth.
