My favorite thing is still journalism. I'm almost 50. This has been my life ever since I was in college. David Talbot collegefavoritejournalism 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
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
Most Sunday magazines, with the New York Times as an exception, are kind of sleepy, weekend service vehicles to move living room products. David Talbot exceptionkindlive Change image and 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
People sort of take it for granted, but the more you see of the media world the more you appreciate a paper like the Times where its family continues to invest in editorial quality and I think it's the truly is the best paper in the world. David Talbot continueeditorialfamily 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
