Journalism is not just a cause, it's also a wacky profession. David Talbot journalismprofessionwacky Change image and share on social
When you're kept by a patron you don't have to duke it out in the media marketplace for dollars and for readers. In some ways that's a blessing because it takes a lot of pressure off you. David Talbot blessdollarduke Change image and share on social
I knew I wanted to be a journalist ever since I was a teenager. While it is interesting and gratifying to be on the business side and to see how that all works, the main reason I kept a business role here was to protect the editorial integrity of Salon. David Talbot businesseditorialgratify share on social
I came at age in the '60s, and initially my hopes and dreams were invested in politics and the movements of the time - the anti-war movement, the civil rights movement. I worked on Bobby Kennedy's campaign for president as a teenager in California and the night he was killed. David Talbot 60sageanti share on social
They may be a little more high brow than we are. David Talbot browhigh Change image and share on social
It's like a cast of actors; you're all working together closely under pressure to produce something everyday. And when we put up an issue, it's like the curtains opening on a new play. I really like that daily sense of surprise. David Talbot actorcastclosely share on social
After Watergate, which happened when I was in college, I became increasingly inspired by journalism as a way to change the world. It sounds corny, but to wake the public up, to serve a higher cause. David Talbot changecollegecorny Change image and share on social
I don't think we would still be here if we hadn't gone public. David Talbot public Change image and share on social
I think there is a difference between Slate and Salon. I think we both serve important functions on the Internet. As more and more Websites disappear, I'm thankful Slate is still around because it makes things less lonely. David Talbot differencedisappearfunction share on social
I have no regrets about launching Salon. For the life of me, I can't imagine doing anything else. David Talbot imaginelaunchlife Change image and share on social
