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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporting and editing for my college newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, actually. :)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell a story in the most honest way you can.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Right after my morning coffee.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
An older lady called me and said she was being stalked by Vietnamese gang members, but she had to hang up so she could call the White House
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A church in Jasper, Texas faxed our newspaper a hand-written press release announcing their praise revival service.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post
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