What was your first job as a journalist?
I started scratching the itch I had for writing and journalism by writing for the Concordia University newspaper "The Concordian."
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Back in the day, I used an Olivetti portable typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
News is coming at us faster than ever, and not necessarily from journalists. A 15 year-old with an iPhone in his hands is a journalist.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email (please include word count and deadline)
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word (who doesn't), Grammarly (paid subscription) and Papyrus Author.
Who do you wish followed you?
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What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always keep in mind: Instead of trying to prove the person wrong ask yourself how they might be right.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
What's your favorite drink?
Absolut Vodka and Tropicana orange juice.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Either walking around my neighborhood or eating at my favorite restaurant, The Port (Pickering, Ontario).
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Time magazine
