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Is getting a good quote more on the writer or the athlete?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Rumpleforeskin, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. Tom, I like your avatar.

    five words!
     
  2. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    solid.
     
  3. Smasher_Sloan

    Smasher_Sloan Active Member

    I've heard incredibly stupid questions get great responses.

    I've heard really insightful questions get a quick, "That's a great question," followed by an answer that didn't come close to matching the level of the question.

    So many variables: How intelligent/clever is the person you're interviewing? How passionate is he about the topic? How guarded is he about his responses (star player feels more comfortable saying something controversial than marginal player does)? How media savvy is the person? I covered a player whose goal was to be in the quotes of the week as often as possible and actually spent time thinking of things to say.

    You should be prepared and you should ask good questions, but there's no guarantee you'll get a great quote out of it.
     
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