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Richard McAllister

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Carlisle
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It clouds out relevant news with a lot of irrelevant stuff

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Jerry Westerby - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

What does it mean to be a journalist?

The ability to dig out the truth among lies

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

Tweetdeck, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tracesmart, Clipshare, Google

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

Rod Liddle

Why did you become a journalist?

To dig out important and interesting stories

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime

What's your favorite drink?

Craft ale/larger

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Out on a job

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

Yorkshire Post or Daily Telegraph
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