Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Toronto Standard
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, in a past life.
How is social media changing news?
It's instant and everywhere. A story can develop in a village in Ukraine and be trending in New York within minutes.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Don Juan
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means lots of people will comment negatively on your work and you have to understand that.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I just judge whether or not it's interesting.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
This list.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
Bill Burr, Colin Quinn, Amy Schumer, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Tina Fey, Norm Macdonald, Seth Myers, Neal Brennan.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like to tell stories and talk to people.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm interviewing David Hasselhoff this week about a film entirely revolving around his murder. That should be fun.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Try to become friends with editors through your network. There will be a way, just find it, and make sure they know that you're a writer.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Whenever.
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