What was your first job as a journalist?
Boston Neighborhood Network TV, interviewing superstars of children's entertainment, I was 16.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Everyone wants to be part of the story, and breaking news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Connection to the community, helping and informing people.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Getting information to the community.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Yes and no, mostly like to see what emerges and pursue.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Audition, final cut pro.
What's your favorite social network?
Now Facebook live, twitter close second.
Who do you wish followed you?
Rosie O'Donnell
Why did you become a journalist?
Have to tell people's story.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Trayvon Martin live call in round table. Was done during breaking news, at the last minute and we all pulled together to make it happen.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Only do it if it's in your blood.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Late night.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Do you want to talk to Liza Minnelli?
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can you do a story on my new perfume company?
What's your favorite drink?
Coke and rum.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Theatrical production.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That's is fun and easy.
