What was your first job as a journalist?
the Daily Star
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
it's making it all messy
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
lord boot
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means to tuned into the zeitgeist, to have the finger on the beat, to be able to say what's happening
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
TWEGQ
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
laptop, dictapone, cellphone, camera
What's your favorite social network?
none
Who do you wish followed you?
my mum
Why did you become a journalist?
i was awful at everything else
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
yes, i was the editor of the paper. I did everything with some help from my friends
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
dunno
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
keep on keeping on
When's the best time to pitch you?
monday post lunch
