What was your first job as a journalist?
Delivering papers, selling ads and writing a sports column for weekly
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Sure. Still do!
How is social media changing news?
Social media can have a negative effect on the news, as it's parsing journalism, altering truth and creating doubt on solid reporting and tr.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Oscar Madison
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell the truth, not just to tell what people tell you.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email, first. If it's breaking news, a phone call or text.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MacBook Pro, iPhone, Word Press.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter and facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
President Barack Obama
Why did you become a journalist?
The fame, glory and endless supply of money generated. Hah.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. The Trinity Triangle. Was sports editor as a sophomore and junior, editor-in-chief as senior.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The big picture of Digital Sports Desk, and a great profile on Kevin Loughery, done in HS in '77. (my first "big" story).
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Get it right.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early in day (6-9am).
What's the best pitch you ever got?
No comment.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
No comment. (Journalists should not mock PR pitches gone wrong).
What's your favorite drink?
Sam (anything); Macallan 12, 15, 18
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With family or at a game.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Boston Globe
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's easy, or it's all about "Fun" at the games.
