Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Newsroom Lessons

Memorable quotes about my profession, all told to me during the last two years.

There are many others, but somehow, these four stand out.

"The three-most important rules of journalism are accuracy, accuracy and accuracy."

"Good journalism is reporting what others try to cover up."

"It's like chasing a gal. If you like her, you take her into bed first, then talk later."
- On how to chase a news story.

"I pray, and the story ideas just pop up in my head."