the Lin Wood story is very good, it's very much what I want from journalists. I think it was hard for Eric to listen to someone with views he disagreed with, yet still capture the spirit of their character and perhaps their strengths? I think a great journalist is an articulate messenger who explains the things we wouldn't otherwise understand - without revealing the bias that they (and we) all have.
Never considered how different personalities are drawn to journalism - shy, introverted, and detached aren't what would have come to mind immediately. Probably the opposite of all three to be honest. But I love his quote of Twain. I taught Mark Twain and had his quotes everywhere. Favorite - "Classic. A book which people praise and don't read."
the Lin Wood story is very good, it's very much what I want from journalists. I think it was hard for Eric to listen to someone with views he disagreed with, yet still capture the spirit of their character and perhaps their strengths? I think a great journalist is an articulate messenger who explains the things we wouldn't otherwise understand - without revealing the bias that they (and we) all have.
Never considered how different personalities are drawn to journalism - shy, introverted, and detached aren't what would have come to mind immediately. Probably the opposite of all three to be honest. But I love his quote of Twain. I taught Mark Twain and had his quotes everywhere. Favorite - "Classic. A book which people praise and don't read."