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Lawrence Peryer on Muck Rack

Lawrence Peryer

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(He/Him)
Covers:  Music, culture, art, entertainment, business, technology, creativity, paranormal
Doesn't Cover: Life coaches
Father. Business & Creative Professional.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

A lowly music reviewer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

William Miller

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

LibreOffice, Descript, GarageBand, Audacity

What's your favorite social network?

Life.

Why did you become a journalist?

To get rich and meet girls. Isn't that why everyone does?

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Less about a specific story, more that we have been able to consistently produce a high-quality podcast for several years.

When's the best time to pitch you?

When I am awake.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

A fastball straight down the middle.

What's your favorite drink?

Water. Stay hydrated, people.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The New Yorker

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That the money's for nothing and the chicks are for free.

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