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David Whitehouse

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As seen in: Bloomberg News, Irish Daily Mail, Scottish Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Express, Substack, The Dark Side of Development, Flipboard, Fin24, Bangkok Post and
Covers:  Banking, energy
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I sort of learned to type on a typewriter as a teenager.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means I am responsible for what I write and edit. That means PR people never, ever get to read the story or check the quotes first.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email d.whitehouse@jeuneafrique.com But seriously don't bother if you want to check quotes or read the article before it comes out.

Who do you wish followed you?

Hun Sen and one or two others.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Sam Rainsy's autobiography https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Didnt-Start-Fire-Democracy-ebook/dp/B00I0YPT40/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

You decide the story, not your boss. Oh and if you are showing sources or PR people the quotes or story before you publish, stop it right now
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