I was a political reporter for quite some time, so I followed around all sorts of different politicians. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes political politician reporter
I do think that there are gray lines of morality in a newsroom, when it comes to some stories. The best-intentioned journalist still has a difficult mission, to try to boil down people. Jim Lynch boildifficultgray Change image and share on social
As a writer, I'm driven by settings. Others are driven by characters or predicaments, but with me, settings come first. Jim Lynch characterdrivepredicament Change image and share on social
Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent. Mark Udall debatedialoguedifference Change image and share on social
Most reporters who come to me get their stories directly from press releases. Very few do what one would consider to be their professional duty. Joey Skaggs directlydutypress Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social