What was your first job as a journalist?
I was the community news writer for a weekly newspaper in Boston. I wrote obits and wedding announcements until they trusted me with news.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! In high school I used a typewriter for fun.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked for my high school newspaper and college newspaper. It was the thrill of chasing a deadline that hooked me.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to call back and ask a follow up question.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out on the couch, watching mediocre reality TV.