Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports reporter, Hickory Daily Record, Hickory, N.C.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but never for work.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is making news personal and sharable, which encourages people to become immersed in stories.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Peter Fallow in "Bonfire of the Vanities."
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, though Twitter is gaining.
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always loved history, and I wanted to be a part of "the first draft of history."
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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