What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a ringer for the Camel Trophy expedition when we drove from Dar es Salaam to Bujumbura. There were slots for two journos
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Killing it
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Winston Churchill
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Not much, what matters is what you document
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Any
What's your favorite social network?
Local bar
Who do you wish followed you?
People who are interesting in first hand experiences
Why did you become a journalist?
don't know that I am one
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I wrote and produced a weekly radio show
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Siege of Grozny, First Special Forces ODA in Afghanistan, Somali Pirates, Jihadi Groups
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Go there
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
