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So What Do You Do, Jay Woodruff, EIC, Maxim Digital? The lad mag editor weighs in on working with Kent Brownridge, the advantages of playing off a print brand, and why he wants to be more like Jon Stewart. By Noah Davis, December 3, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Steve Proctor, S.F. Chronicle Deputy Managing Editor? The longtime print reporter discusses the difficult industry climate, how the Web influences his front page, and what it takes to keep readers coming back. By Noah Davis, November 19, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Dan Savage, Alt-Weekly Editorial Director/Columnist? This 'graphic, humorous' writer weighs in on why he sticks with an alt-weekly, what it's like to give sex advice for a living, and how he'd solve the newspaper industry's problems. By David Hirschman, November 12, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Lisa Belkin, New York Times Blogger/Writer? This parenting writer and radio host shares her insights on blogging, journalism in the new media world, and the quest for work/life balance. By Noah Davis, November 5, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Luke Russert, Correspondent, NBC News? Ahead of the Nov. 4 election, the 23-year-old reporter discusses the youth vote, bias on the news networks, and the legacy of his last name. By Steve Krakauer, October 29, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Candy Pratts Price, Executive Fashion Director, Style.com? This style maven shares how she stays ahead of the 24-hour news cycle and why brevity makes for better blogging. By Stephanie Murg, October 22, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Chris Keyes, Editor, Outside? This magazine editor discusses the launch of Outside TV, his strategy for building a robust brand, and skiing with staffers before work. By Noah Davis, October 15, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jeff Howe, Author and Wired Contributing Editor? The magazine writer explains how crowdsourcing is reinventing investigative journalism and why "passion is the currency of the 21st century." By David Hirschman, October 8, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Willey, ASME President/EIC, Runner's World? Ahead of this weekend's American Magazine Conference, the Rodale exec and ASME leader reveals how he's enticing a new generation of editors without 'boiling everything down to the brand.' By Noah Davis, October 1, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Charlie Collier, AMC Vice President and General Manager? Fresh from his network's historic Emmy win, the AMC exec weighs in on the Mad Men phenomenon and the importance of 'enduring cool.' By Diane Clehane, September 24, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Gary Smith, Sports Illustrated Senior Writer? The SI storyteller discusses his new 'best of' book and the luxuries and challenges of a four-stories-per-year contract. By Noah Davis, September 17, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tina Gaudoin, Editor-in-Chief, WSJ.? The leading lady of the Wall Street Journal's luxe mag launch talks advertorials, Anglicisms, and adventures in publishing. By Greg Lindsay, September 12, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Andre Leon Talley, Editor-at-Large, Vogue? The fashion bible's main man discusses his telepathic connection with Anna Wintour, the blight of reality television, and Jennifer Hudson's infamous Oscar outfit. By Diane Clehane, September 10, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief, Men's Health? The EIC discusses balancing his media diet, launching mags, and whether fit is still the new rich. By Noah Davis, September 3, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Karp, Founder of Tumblr? The 22-year-old discusses what motivates him, the future of Tumblr, and the narcissism of a generation. By Sammy Davis, August 27, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Bob Schieffer, Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News? The veteran newsman gears up to moderate a Presidential debate during the "most exciting" election he's ever covered. By Alissa Krinsky, August 25, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Byrne, Editor-in-Chief, BusinessWeek.com? The online EIC talks about his bold business moves, reinventing Web 2.0, and journalistic success in a digital world. By David Hirschman, August 20, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Undercover Deadspin Olympics Reporters? These recent grads score "street-level coverage" of the Olympics for snarky sports blog Deadspin. By Greg Lindsay, August 13, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Keith O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief, PRWeek? An EIC by 30 offers insights on Julia Allison and DIY PR, the NYT's recent Fox PR expose, and where new media's taking the public relations industry. By Joe Ciarallo, August 6, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kate Sekules, Editor-in-Chief, Culture+Travel? This jetsetter gives us a five-star look at tourism, photography, and the survival of publishing's fittest. By Stephanie Murg, July 30, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Joe Zee, Creative Director, Elle? Elle's main man serves haute dish on his new reality show gig and Nina Garcia's departure. By Diane Clehane, July 23, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Noah Callahan-Bever, EIC, Complex? This editor-in-chief talks sneakers, hip-hop, lying about his age, and hot cover girls. By David S. Hirschman, July 16, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Richard Behar, Investigative Journalist, Fast Company? This reporter scours the globe for the grittiest exposes, trying to keep the "public service" of journalism alive. By Greg Lindsay, July 9, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Frank Warren, Founder, PostSecret Project? The founder of Webby-winning site PostSecret spills the beans on how he's gotten thousands to bare all online and beyond. By Rebecca L. Fox, July 2, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kelly Cutrone, Owner, People's Revolution? The fashion PR powerhouse describes her rise to the top, her take on the industry and what it's like in The Hills. By Joe Ciarallo, June 25, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Sarah Lacy, Author, Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good? This writer talks about her new book, her life as a Silicon Valley tech reporter, and the culture of the Valley. By Greg Lindsay, June 18, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Matt Blank, Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks? Ahead of Weeds' season four premiere, Showtime's chief exec weighs in on A-listers and why dysfunctional TV families rule By Diane Clehane, June 11, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Russ Stanton, Editor, LA Times? LAT's newest EIC is determined to put out a "hell of a newspaper." By David S. Hirschman, June 4, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Arianna Huffington? Huff Po's founder discusses bringing the site local, not speaking to the choir, and the $200 million valuation. By Noah Davis, May 28, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kathie Lee Gifford? Gifford and her perky persona wake up to a comeback on Today By Diane Clehane, May 21, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Anil Dash, Chief Evangelist, Six Apart One of the blogosphere's top execs gives his take on the medium ahead of his Mediabistro Circus appearance next week. By David S. Hirschman, May 16, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live Head Writer? Ahead of this weekend's season finale, the fake news guy gets real about post-strike SNL, Hillary vs. Barack and himself vs. Anderson Cooper. By Steve Krakauer, May 14, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Greg Gutfeld, Host, Red Eye? As a host explains, nothing is off-limits at 3 a.m. on Fox News Channel. By Steve Krakauer, May 7, 2008 |
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| Ellies 2008: So What Do You Do, Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic? This photographer-turned-EIC explains how his publication's harnessed user-generated content and the Web. By Stephanie Murg, April 30, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ann Compton, President of the WHCA? This Emmy Award-winner tells us what it's like to preside over the White House press. By Patrick W. Gavin, April 23, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jonathan Alter, Senior Editor and Columnist, Newsweek A columnist, author, and contributing NBC correspondent talks about journalistic standards, YouTube, and what it's like to break news. By Kathryn Carlson, April 16, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tad Friend, Staff Writer, The New Yorker? This New Yorker's creative process includes chewing on pens, listening to "Afternoon Delight," and penning 'un-publishable' drafts. By Julie Haire, April 9, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, George Stephanopoulos, Anchor, This Week Bill Clinton's former advisor discusses covering Hillary, the current campaign, and being portrayed by Michael J. Fox. By Steve Krakauer, April 2, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Dominick Dunne, Author, Vanity Fair Special Correspondent? The courtroom chronicler on trainwreck celebrity justice and the diagnosis that has him rushing to finish his next book. By Diane Clehane, March 26, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do James Bennet, Editor of The Atlantic? Talking Britney covers, free content, and 10,000-word articles with the editor of this storied pub. By David S. Hirschman, March 19, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Matt Taibbi, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone? A political correspondent discusses the state of the nation and explains the problem with today's reporters. By Greg Lindsay, March 12, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Charla Lawhon, Managing Editor, InStyle? InStyle's top editor on going Hollywood, talking to Katie (but not Tom), and why George Clooney isn't cover-worthy. By Diane Clehane, March 5, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Maggie Rodriguez, Co-Anchor, The Early Show? The Miami-born, New York-based television personality discusses her show and going to sleep before her two-year-old. By Alissa Krinsky, February 27, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ethan Riegelhaupt, Chief Speechwriter for The New York Times? Joining Facebook, leaving the office, and other tips from this NYT speechwriting vet. By Jason Chupick, February 20, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Paul Steiger, Editor-in-Chief, ProPublica? The former WSJ ME discusses the reign of Rupert and his new band of investigative reporters. By David S. Hirschman, February 13, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Fern Mallis, Senior Vice President IMG Fashion? The originator of New York Fashion Week on the event's impact, her legacy, and why well-rounded people make the best fashion execs. By Diane Clehane, February 6, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Michael Calderone, Politico Media Reporter? After cutting his teeth in NYC, this former NYO star expounds upon his move to our nation's capital. By Neal Ungerleider, January 30, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Andrew Morse, Executive Producer, Good Morning America Weekend? GMA Weekend's EP on his fly-by-night show, taking risks, and wooing his wife with a conversation about prostitution. By Alissa Krinsky, January 23, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Matt Bai, New York Times Magazine Political Reporter? NYTM's political reporter on the election, the union, and why 'blogging is killing [him]." By Greg Lindsay, January 16, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Mara Schiavocampo, NBC Digital Journalist? NBC Nightly News' digital reporter talks shop and the show's newly redesigned Web site. By Steve Krakauer, January 9, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tiki Barber, The Today Show, Correspondent? Tiki talks his new job, Project Runway, and empathizing with Michael Vick. By Diane Clehane, January 2, 2008 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tyler Brûlé, EIC Monocle? Monocle's creator discusses the jet-set life, his future goals, and founding the mag he's "always wanted to do." By Greg Lindsay, December 19, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Stephen Drucker, House Beautiful EIC? House Beautiful's editor discusses saving HB and filling the House & Garden void. By Greg Lindsay, December 12, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Deborah Norville, Inside Edition Anchor, Bestselling Author? The television vet and author on the power of positive thinking and the dangers of keeping your mouth shut. By Diane Clehane, December 5, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ashleigh Banfield, Court TV Anchor? After speaking her mind got her banished to NBC's "warehouse," this TV woman found an unlikely home at Court TV. By Diane Clehane, November 28, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Richard Engel, Middle East Correspondent, NBC News? Filing from the front lines of history, NBC News' Richard Engel delivers the story of the Middle East. By Julie Haire, November 21, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Henry Schleiff, President & CEO, Crown Media Talking Michael's, markets, and movie making with Hallmark's president and CEO. By Diane Clehane, November 14, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Micklethwait, EIC, The Economist? The flourishing newsweekly's editor reveals the secrets of his mag's success. By David Hirschman, November 7, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Will Connors, International Correspondent? Only a year post-college, this journo settled in Africa, hit the local scene, and scored multiple Times bylines. By Greg Lindsay, October 31, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Howard Polskin, Sr. VP, Magazine Publishers of America Ahead of MPA's annual conference, the man with its plan discusses 'magabrands' and explains why blogging's 'like having a hungry farm animal.' By Rebecca L. Fox, October 24, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Joy Behar, Co-host of The View? The View's most enduring co-host discusses working with Barbara, Whoopi, and Rosie, and reveals why she'll never quit standup. By Diane Clehane, October 17, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jeffrey Toobin, Author? The author, who moonlights as a CNN legal analyst and a New Yorker writer, describes getting Supreme Court justices to divulge the high court's inner workings for his book. By Diane Clehane, October 10, 2007 |
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| 10 Years: So What Do You Do, Jude Tallichet? The creator of our 10th anniversary awards details the state of affairs in the art world today. By Noah Davis, October 3, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Margaret Russell, Editor-in-Chief, Elle Decor? Why she's happy to be left behind on summer Fridays and other tidbits from this shelter mag editrix. By Diane Clehane, September 26, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Brian Williams, anchor NBC Nightly News? The former volunteer firefighter discusses his headline-making career in TV news and his late-night kitchen-cleaning habit By Diane Clehane, September 19, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Glenda Bailey, Editor-In-Chief, Harper's Bazaar? From scheduling cover stars to sync with their legal woes to casting Chloe Sevigny in a recent rehab-inspired layout, one of fashion's top EICs tells why her work matters. By Diane Clehane, September 12, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Faran Krentcil, Editor, Fashionista.com? Entering another New York Fashion Week, the irreverent fashion blog editor divulges her fashion crush, what the big fashion mags are missing, and the Medusa/Carine Roitfeld connection. By Rebecca L. Fox, September 5, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Phil Bronstein? We talk staff buyouts, 'goofy' reps, and invading the blogosphere with Sharon Stone's ex-hubby. By Julie Haire, August 29, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Paul Hoffman, Author, ASME-Winning Writer Discover's former EIC discusses his new book, his toughest job, and the world's most dangerous game. By Noah Davis, August 22, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kerry Madden, YA Author? YA books are blowing up and this author describes how she's made them work for her. By Kate Coe, August 15, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jim Bell, Executive Producer, Today? One man dishes on how a summer job pushing a wheelchair turned him away from law school and into a career in television. By Diane Clehane, August 8, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tom Curley, President and CEO of The Associated Press? The classic newspaper man explains the AP's sunny outlook and the future of news in the digital age. By Kate Dailey, August 1, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, William Langewiesche, International Correspondent, Vanity Fair? Graydon Carter's Ellie-winning secret weapon on why these are the 'golden years' for magazines. By E.B. Boyd, July 25, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tony Ortega The bright future of alt-weeklies, his favorite story, and other meditations from the mouth of Voice's new EIC. By Neal Ungerleider, July 18, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Tina Brown? The prolific editor and first-time author talks about her #1 debut, The Diana Chronicles. By Diane Clehane, July 11, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Allison Arieff? The former editor talks about life after Dwell. By Alissa Walker, June 27, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Faith Salie, Host, Fair Game? From Star Trek and Sex In The City to public radio, comedian Faith Salie details her unlikely career. By Dylan Stableford, June 20, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Rensin? Hollywood author on working with "show biz folk" and becoming a "writer by accident." By Kate Coe, June 15, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Phil Donahue? In his new anti-war documentary, the daytime television pioneer takes on the War in Iraq. By Chandra Niles Folsom, June 6, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kate White, Editor-In-Chief, Cosmopolitan? Cosmo's editor-in-chief turned novelist-in-demand on conquering the magazine industry and working in the shower. By Diane Clehane, May 31, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Gael Greene, New York Food Critic/Author? Eating out "eight nights a week," the racy food writer details her recent hunger for blogging and books over articles. By Rachel Kramer Bussel, May 23, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Nancy Grace, CNN Headline News? Leaving Court TV, thoughts on Alec Baldwin, Paris Hilton, Star Jones and the network's new direction. By Diane Clehane, May 18, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Merrill Brown, News21 Editorial Director? Why the Web is 'the best delivery platform for news,' how to smoothly switch jobs, and other answers from 'Mr. Media.' By Kate Dailey, May 16, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Glenn Beck, CNN Headline News? Headline News' controversial anchor on being "a conservative, not a journalist," and hanging with D. Sawyer. By Diane Clehane, May 9, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Adam Moss, Editor, New York? The Big Apple city mag's editor on his pub's seven nominations, whupping The New Yorker in softball, and getting the Web right. By Dylan Stableford, May 1, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Cindi Leive, Editor, Glamour? The newly re-elected ASME prez on why the magazine industry's so enviable, even through this 'time of intense change' brought on by the Web. By Rebecca L. Fox and Emily Million, May 1, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Joyce Rutter Kaye, Editor, Print? How to compete with the magazine down the hall and other words of wisdom from Print's editor. By Alissa Walker, April 30, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, David Granger, Editor, Esquire? Esquire's editor on 5:00 a.m. days, competing with DVDs and the impossible choice between ScarJo and Sienna. By Dylan Stableford, April 27, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Moisés Naím, Editor, Foreign Policy? The "unquestionable fact that Americans are more focused on foreign policy" now drives this three-time Ellie nominee. By Noah Davis, April 26, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Jay Stowe, Editor, Cincinnati? An Ellie contender on his penchant for vinyl, the path to Cincinnati, and how print and the Web can coexist. By Noah Davis, April 25, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Ted Genoways, Editor, Virginia Quarterly Review? The editor of VQR, a surprise winner in '06, discusses working at 3AM and his magazine's "slim" chances this year. By Dylan Stableford, April 24, 2007 |
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| Ellies 2007: So What Do You Do, Mark Strauss, Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists? This dark horse Ellie nominee edits 'the best magazine with the worst title' and has a Rolodex full of Nobel Prize winners By Dylan Stableford, April 23, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Dan Peres? The editor stabilizing Details on breaking away online, breakfast meetings over business lunches, and why Radar's Roshan belongs in PR. By Dylan Stableford, April 18, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Al Roker? The Today show's weatherman weighs in on why he'll never quit his day job, Star Jones' rapidly shrinking frame, and flying coach with the family. By Diane Clehane, April 11, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Arick Wierson? NYC TV's general manager gets down and dirty, discussing viewing habits, favorite shows, and the future of his station By E. A. Puck, April 4, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Rafat Ali? Editor and publisher of PaidContent.org, the man who cracked the code to making blogs pay details the secrets to his success. By Greg Lindsay, March 28, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Koepp? The blockbuster-penning scribe behind the new Indiana Jones movie has the best of both worlds, and shares Hollywood insights from his NYC home base. By E. A. Puck, March 21, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ray Richmond? The Hollywood Reporter TV critic dishes on watching the tube for a living, where he gets ideas, and how God tells him he's paid too much. By Kate Coe, March 14, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Mary Berner? Mary Berner discusses her new job, how American Idol is a "spectator sport," and her endeavors since Fairchild. By Maya Avrasin, March 7, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Campbell Brown Weekend Today co-host explains her passion for hard news, how the Hilary campaign should use Bill, and the true story behind her name. By Diane Clehane, February 26, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Stephen Shepard? As the dean of a new journalism school, Stephen Shepard combines three of his passions: "journalism, public education and New York City." By Noah Davis and Dorian Benkoil, February 20, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Cathie Black? Hearst's glass ceiling-shattering president describes why "there will continue to be stars made and opportunities presented" in the magazine business. By Greg Lindsay, February 12, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Candy Crowley? CNN's senior political correspondent wanted to be a writer. She got sidetracked and became a successful TV journalist instead. Here's how she did it... By Brian Stelter, February 5, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Steven Heller? A New York Times art director is also the most prolific design writer anywhere. Here's how he does it. By Alissa Walker, January 29, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Matt Welch? An opinionated iconoclast takes on the LA Times opinion page — as one of its editors January 22, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ken Auletta? The New Yorker's media writer spills the beans on exactly how he does his job By Dorian Benkoil, January 16, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Michael Musto? As his greatest hits collection hits bookshelves, the Village Voice's gossip king explains ethical dishing, and why in the gossip sphere, blogs are the new black. By Rachel Kramer Bussel, January 8, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Karen Grigsby Bates? How this NPR correspondent got a job just by sending in a commentary. By Kate Coe, January 2, 2007 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jodi Applegate? Fox 5's morning anchor is a star in New York with national appeal — and a YouTube following By Dylan Stableford, December 27, 2006 |
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| So What Do You Do, Soledad O'Brien? The CNN anchor talks about motherhood, race, Hurricane Katrina and technology By Diane Clehane, December 19, 2006 |
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| Editing Through Loss -- Part II MacArthur Award winner Adrian Nicole LeBlanc on reliving loss by editing and a producer's key role. Related: A Journalist Grapples With Grief -- Part I By Rebecca L. Fox, November 15, 2006 |
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| A Journalist Grapples With Grief -- Part I MacArthur Award winner Adrian Nicole LeBlanc on the emotions of capturing her father's dying days. Related: Producing "The Ground We Lived On" By Rebecca L. Fox, November 14, 2006 |
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| So What Do You Do, Christie Hefner? The CEO of Playboy on magazines, Penthouse and what it's like to hang out at the Mansion with Dad and all of his robes By Dylan Stableford, November 2, 2006 |
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| So What Do You Do, Danyel Smith? Vibe's new editor on managing morale after a popular editor is ousted By Dylan Stableford, October 27, 2006 |
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| So What Do You Do, Dean Lemann? A Chat with the 'Pope of MSM' | Transcript: Lemann's Speech to Columbia Journalism School's Class of 2006 By Dorian Benkoil and Dylan Stableford, October 2, 2006 |
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| So What Do You Do, Michael Ian Black? Cracked's new editor-at-large says cable has pushed comedy 'into the territory of rock-n-roll.' By Dylan Stableford, August 29, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Toby Young, The Sound of No Hands Clapping Professional persona non grata Toby Young dishes on the relative bridge-burning quotient across the media industry, locates himself on the "fake writer" spectrum, and tells us why his diaries are destined to make haters of us all. Excerpt: The Sound of No Hands Clapping By Rebecca L. Fox, July 10, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Sebastian Junger, A Death in Belmont Sebastian Junger, whose Perfect Storm was a media sensation, discusses how he probed the Boston Strangler mystery in his latest book Excerpt: A Death in Belmont By Heather Marie Graham, June 26, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Michael Connelly Michael Connelly, whose new book Crime Beat compiles the hard-hitting newspaper stories that launched his career, on making the jump from crime reporter to novelist
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| Lawsuits From Everywhere Q&A: How to Deal With Libel in an Age of Global Media April 10, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Gil Schwartz/Stanley Bing Humor writer Stanley Bing comes clean on life as a pen name By Dorian Benkoil, March 22, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Janet Ozzard of New York A team effort makes New York's "Strategist" section so slick By Aileen Gallagher, March 20, 2006 |
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| MB Q&A: Michael Ausiello TV Guide's favorite spoiler is an admitted "TV-fan-slash-journalist" By Joel Keller, March 6, 2006 |
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| MBToolbox Q&A: Jeffrey Trachtenberg Industry insights from The Wall Street Journal's book publishing beat reporter By Claire Zulkey, February 15, 2006 |
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| FishbowlNY Interview: Frank Rich The New York Times' Frank Rich speaks with departing FishbowlNY editor Rachel Sklar By Rachel Sklar, January 30, 2006 |
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| Q&A: Maira Kalman, The Elements of Style Illustrated For author and illustrator Maira Kalman, it all comes down to a walk in the park By Caroline Callahan, December 19, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Scott Turow The legal thriller himself talks about his process and the past By Jackie Larson, December 14, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Marc Weingarten, The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight Tracing the history of New Journalism, Marc Weingarten finds the roots of a writing revolution By Aileen Gallagher, December 7, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Arthur Plotnik, author, Spunk & Bite The editor and writing coach shoves past Strunk & White By Aileen Gallagher, November 16, 2005 |
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| Pitching a Former Literary Agent: John Hodgman The author of The Areas of My Expertise considers small type, hobos, and little gray books By Rachel Kramer Bussel, October 31, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Michael Gross Veteran journalist Michael Gross talks about the making of his latest book, 740 Park. By Elizabeth Spiers, October 24, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Brigid Hughes, Editor, A Public Space The former Paris Review editor discusses her new quarterly literary magazine By David S. Hirschman, October 16, 2005 |
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| Q&A: David Margolick on Beyond Glory mb's Elizabeth Spiers talks to David Margolick about his new book, the importance of long-form journalism and media in the 1930s By Elizabeth Spiers, October 5, 2005 |
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| Quick Questions: TimesSelect The New York Times' subscription-only content package launches today. But will it work? By David S. Hirschman, September 19, 2005 |
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| Spotlight: C.J. Chivers Steven Ward talks to the Times correspondent about life in the Marines, working for the paper of record and why journalistic fundamentals are important By Steven Ward, July 13, 2005 |
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| Floater Revisited: A Conversation with Calvin Trillin On the 25th anniversary of Trillin's novel, the author talks about newsweekly culture and his long and varied career By David S. Hirschman, April 4, 2005 |
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| Spotlight: Sharon Waxman The New York Times' Hollywood reporter on her new book, her career history, and navigating her new audience By Jill Singer, March 9, 2005 |
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Absolute consultant Michael Grossman talks about why he's not a designer, what designers can learn from editors, and holistic thinking By Greg Lindsay, March 4, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Valerie Thai Adbusters' associate art director talks about the message behind the magazine, Adbusters' Blackspot sneaker project and why she didn't pack up and move to New York after art school By Greg Lindsay, March 3, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: John Korpics InStyle's brand new creative director talks about why he bolted from Esquire, what InStyle's real problems are (information architecture?) and why winning an Ellie isn't quite like winning an Oscar. By Greg Lindsay, March 2, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Luke Hayman, Jody Quon and Chris Dixon New York magazine's design team on the mag's retro feel, service-oriented design and working with Adam Moss By Greg Lindsay, March 1, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Andrea Fella The art director of Nylon talks about her hands-on style, her famous father and shooting her own spreads By Greg Lindsay, February 28, 2005 |
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| Spotlight: Sarah Bailey mb's William Georgiades talks to Harper's Bazaar's deputy editor about English magazine culture and living in New York By William Georgiades, February 7, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Fabrice Frere CITY's creative director talks about digital photoshoots, outsourcing your design staff, and how to win the most awards on the cheapest budget. By Greg Lindsay, February 4, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Bob Newman Fortune's design director talks about sublimating his ego, hop-scotching the print landscape, and the interchangability of art directors and editors. By Greg Lindsay, February 3, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Roger Black The legendary Roger Black talks about the impetus for redesigns, retaining design equity, the Bonnie Fuller-ization of celebrity tabloids, and video games By Greg Lindsay, February 2, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Emily Crawford Travel + Leisure's design director talks about the advantages of working in a start-up, New York magazine culture and meritocracy in the industry By Greg Lindsay, February 1, 2005 |
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| Design Spotlight: Edward Leida mediabistro's Greg Lindsay talks to Fairchild's group design director about redesigning W, developing Cookie, and the difference between a type guy and a type geek By Greg Lindsay, January 31, 2005 |
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| Spotlight: Sara Nelson The new editor-in-chief of Publishers Weekly talks about her new job, the Internet, and the future of publishing. By David S. Hirschman, January 12, 2005 |
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| Q&A: Julian Rubinstein The author of the Ballad of the Whiskey Robber, a tale so crazy it must be true, talks about navigating treacherous terrain, from the banks of the Danube to the glossies of New York City. By Jill Singer, November 9, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Timothy Crouse Just in time for Election Day, the author of the 1972 campaign journalism classic The Boys on the Bus talks to us about politics then and now. By Greg Bloom, November 2, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Sayles? The indie filmmaker releases his first book of short stories in 25 years and talks about his craft. By David S. Hirschman, October 26, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kendall Hamilton? Ski magazine's editor-in-chief talks to mb about how a writer with New York in his DNA ends up in Boulder, Colorado. By Jill Singer, October 19, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Gerry Marzorati? The New York Times Magazine editor on his (non)rivalry with ex-boss Adam Moss, the future of Sunday supplements, and why the Times needs a monthly luxury lifestyle mag. By Greg Lindsay, October 12, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Bob Edwards? The erstwhile voice of public radio launches a new morning show and talks about his old gig, his new one, the birth of broadcast journalism, and the future of the medium. By Jill Singer, October 5, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Jen Bergstrom The associate publisher of Simon Spotlight Entertainment—Simon & Schuster's hip, new imprint for teens and twentysomethings—talks about the launch, its runaway success, and taking on the ultimate competition. By Jill Singer, September 28, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Graydon Carter Vanity Fair's editor-in-chief talks about his new book, his fizzled scandal, and his real feelings about Mayor Bloomberg. By David S. Hirschman, September 21, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Lawrence Grobel A master celebrity interviewer writes a book on his art—and talks to us about his career. By Angelina Sciolla, September 14, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Stefano Tonchi? The New York Times' style editor on the creation of T, how to make the paper's style and culture writers play nice together, and why Fashion Week isn't what it used to be. By Greg Lindsay, September 7, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Roger Goodman? The directing guru of ABC News—and the man behind all the pomp and pageantry of ABC's live specials—talks about his career and the ways in which he's remade television news. By Jesse Oxfeld, August 31, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jim Nelson? GQ's new(ish) editor on his career, his mag, and his first year at its helm. By David S. Hirschman, August 24, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Neil Strauss? The former New York Times music critic on breaking with the Gray Lady, ghostwriting memoirs, and interviewing porn stars. By Jill Singer, August 17, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Brian Cazeneuve? Sports Illustrated's Olympics guru on the Games, the threats, and why he hated Atlanta. By Greg Lindsay, August 10, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Sam Tanenhaus? The new editor of The New York Times Book Review on the kinds of books he likes, the kinds of reviews he likes, and how the section reflects all of that. By David S. Hirschman, August 3, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Byrne? The Fast Company editor-in-chief on running his still-living New Economy title—and why an occasional autopsy can help. By Emily Fromm, July 27, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Bill Press? The columnist and former Crossfire host on media failures, the need for polemicists, and why his new Bush-bashing book is the best in the genre. By Greg Lindsay, July 20, 2004 |
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| Q&A: John Searles Writing novels by night, editing Cosmo's book excerpts by day, and navigating between the two. By David S. Hirschman, July 16, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Jim DeRogatis The Chicago Sun-Times pop music critic talks about his new collection, Kill Your Idols, 34 essays that dare to ask, "What if the greatest albums of our time aren't actually that great?" By Jill Singer, July 13, 2004 |
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| Q&A: David Wallis The editor of Killed: Great Journalism Too Hot to Print talks about his new book and the culture of censorship that gave rise to it. By Chantal Gordon, July 6, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Leelila Strogov? A onetime Internet exec is building a new literary magazine for unknown writers. By David S. Hirschman, June 29, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, David Brooks? The New York Times op-ed columnist on his new book, his old one, and how badly liberals are treating their allegedly favorite conservative. By Greg Lindsay, June 22, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Helen Gurley Brown? The legendary editrix on her storied career, the state of women's magazines, and the reissue of her best-selling book, Sex and the Office. By Jill Singer, June 15, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Danny Gregory? A former ad man turned freelance illustrator on changing careers, drawing the news, and the age-old task of turning tragedy into art. By Chris Gage, June 8, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Mark Whitaker? The Newsweek editor on why newsweeklies are needed now more than ever, what's really going on in Iraq, and how his magazine plans to exploit the cracks in the Bush Administration's media strategy. By Greg Lindsay, May 25, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Lloyd Grove? New York's newest gossip on his career, his paper, and competing with "Page Six." By Jesse Oxfeld, May 18, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Anderson Cooper? The suddenly ubiquitous CNN personality on Burma, anchoring, and the perils of celebrity Jeopardy! By David S. Hirschman, May 11, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Dave Mays? The white guy behind the hip-hop bible The Source explains why there's more to his mag than just feuding with Eminem. By Sarah Horne, May 4, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Gay Talese? A legendary and innovative journalist talks about his craft, his career, and why we're not calling him the father of the New Journalism. By David S. Hirschman, April 27, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Josh Neuman? The erstwhile philosopher now running Heeb magazine, the pub designed for snarky, hipster, young Jews, is trying to turn the thing into a viable business. By Jesse Oxfeld, April 20, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ken Alexander? The Walrus is Canada's homegrown, much-hyped new alternative to The New Yorker, and its publisher is the man behind its creation. By David S. Hirschman, April 13, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Charles Melcher? An innovative book packager prepares to turn his company into a full-fledged publishing house. By Chris Gage, April 6, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ana Marie Cox? The cheeky gal behind a cheeky site: The editor of Wonkette.com casts her gawking eye on the ridiculousness that is Washington, D.C. By Melissa P. McNamara, March 30, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Barr? When the nation's leading poetry nonprofit suddenly got stinking rich, who did it enlist to run things? A Wall Street poet, of course. By Jill Singer, March 23, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Astrotwins? Tali and Ophira Edut have parlayed media skills and an interest in astrology into a multimedia career as the Astrotwins. By Kelly Nicole Lee, March 16, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Jayson Blair As part of the media blitz surrounding his new book, Burning Down My Masters' House, disgraced New York Timesman Jayson Blair answers mb's questions about his downfall, its coverage, and what's next. By David S. Hirschman, March 9, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Mimi Valdes? Vibe's new editor-in-chief talks to mb about her career, her magazine, and her music. By Jill Singer, March 2, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Danny Wallace The new book Join Me explains how a mild-mannered TV producer and freelance journalist accidentally became a cult leader. By Jesse Oxfeld, February 27, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Stephen Bromberg? A former newspaper editor runs the Fox News Channel's fair and balanced website. By Jesse Oxfeld, February 24, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Platon? The photographer behind Esquire's famous Clinton "crotch shot" on shooting celebrities, the powerful, and fashion spreads filled with real people. By Chris Gage, February 10, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Josh Quittner? The Business 2.0 editor on his career, his magazine, and life in San Francisco. By Jesse Oxfeld, February 3, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Jeffrey Frank The New Yorker senior editor talks about his new book, Bad Publicity, and gets down and dirty about D.C. politics. By David S. Hirschman, January 30, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Geoff Lewis? Folio:'s newest editor is pulling the magazine about magazines back to its core mission. By Jesse Oxfeld, January 27, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ed Skyler? The youngest press secretary in New York City's history spends his days defending a private mayor from a very aggressive press corps. By Melissa P. McNamara, January 20, 2004 |
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| So What Do You Do, Cullen Murphy? The Atlantic Monthly's editor on his job, his predecessor, and his side career in the funny pages. By Jesse Oxfeld, January 13, 2004 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Ken Auletta The New Yorker's media writer comes out with a new book and talks to mb about the business, his articles, and learning to talk to the bosses. By Jesse Oxfeld, January 6, 2004 |
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| Q&A: Mike Powers The executive producer of MTV's New Year's Eve: 2004 special takes us behind the scenes of the network's biggest party of the year. By Jill Singer, December 30, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Andy Pemberton? The Blender editor-in-chief on how the music business is changing and how his mag is changing music coverage. By David S. Hirschman, December 16, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Will Leitch The web writer releases a compilation of his best "Life As a Loser" columns and talks about the future of Internet journalism. By Jill Singer, December 12, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Paul Colford The New York Daily News's "Hot Copy" columnist on all the big media-world issues. By David S. Hirschman, December 9, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Jason Fulford The co-founder of indie photo book publisher J&L Books releases two new offbeat selections and talks about his own photography career. By Chris Gage, December 5, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Victor Navasky? The venerable Nation publisher and editorial director on liberal bias in the press, the role of opinion journals in politics, and whether what's bad for the country is good for The Nation. By Rebecca Ruiz, December 2, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Evan Smith? The New York-born Texas Monthly editor on his career, his mag, and balancing the parochial with the national. By Jesse Oxfeld, November 25, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Marion Ettlinger The nation's leading photographer of authors releases her first collection, Author Photo and talks to mb about why she likes shooting writers. By Jesse Oxfeld, November 21, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Romesh Ratnesar? A Time writer does his second tour in the mag's Baghdad bureau and talks to mb about his job there, his job in New York, and the intersection of the two. By Jesse Oxfeld, November 18, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Jon Fine The Ad Age media reporter on the Rosie trial, the big stories, and whether the Manhattan media scene is problematically incestuous. By Jesse Oxfeld, November 11, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Nick Gillespie? On Reason's 35th anniversary, the libertarian mag's editor talks about its politics, its far-flung operations, and the glamorous world of Sew Business By David S. Hirschman, November 4, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Cynthia Cotts The Village Voice 'Press Clips' columnist on her paper, her column, and her alter ego. By Jesse Oxfeld, October 28, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jim Kelly? The top editor of Time magazine on running a newsmag and the burdens of the red border. By Jesse Oxfeld, October 21, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Dan Savage As his Skipping Toward Gomorrah goes into paperback, the 'Savage Love' columnist and alt-weekly editor talks about his book, his column, and the future of newspapers. By Chris Gage, October 17, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Lance Gould? Drill debuts today, and editor Lance Gould talks about producing his lad mag for military men. By David S. Hirschman, October 14, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Gail Collins The first woman editorial-page editor at The New York Times writes a book about American women—and talks about Jayson Blair. By Lizzie Skurnick, October 10, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Peter Carlson? The Washington Post's 'Magazine Reader' on his gig, his career, and his favorite obscure mags. By Dan Dupont, October 7, 2003 |
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| Q&A: John Capouya An accomplished magazine editor finds yoga—and his inner author. By Eric Messinger, October 3, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Scott Moore? The president of MSNBC.com on his site, internet news, and why blogs are good for online news sources. By David S. Hirschman, September 30, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Greg Mitchell Editor & Publisher, the newspaper-biz trade rag, is among the oldest weeklies in the country—except that it'll now be a monthly. E&P's editor talks to mb about journalism, his career, and the changes at his shop. By David S. Hirschman, September 23, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Kate Betts? As New York's Fashion Week gets rolling, star editor Kate Betts talks about her new project, Time Style & Design. By Emily Fromm, September 16, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Chuck Klosterman For this Spin writer, life's all about sex, drugs, and breakfast cereal. By Chris Gage, September 12, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Jim Clifton The man behind the Gallup pollsters on his company, its history, and the importance of public-opinion polling. By Jesse Oxfeld, September 9, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Jon Hein The man who invented "jumping the shark" takes mb shark-hunting through the upcoming TV season—and through current events. By Jesse Oxfeld, September 5, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Bob Kohn The author of Journalistic Fraud on what's really gone wrong at The New York Times. By Jesse Oxfeld, August 29, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Neal Pollack? The Greatest Living American Writer on his books, his magazine work, and writing as a "big old stupid party." By Chris Gage, August 26, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Martha Nelson? As Barbra might say, the person who edits People is the luckiest person in the world. By Jennifer Baker, August 19, 2003 |
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| My Kind of Manual For the first time in a decade, there's a totally revised, brand-new Chicago. By Chris Gage, August 15, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Mark Jurkowitz Boston's top media-about-media guy about his career, his favorite mags, and how the Yankees—the Yankees!—led him to Bostonian prominence. By David S. Hirschman, August 12, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Tom Masland Newsweek's Africa correspondent on shrapnel in his arm and the life of a foreign correspondent. By David S. Hirschman, August 5, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Diane Ravitch In her recent book, The Language Police, one of America's foremost experts on education shows how concerns about bias are destroying students' understandings of history and literature. By Leslie Synn, August 1, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Allison Arieff? Dwell's editor-in-chief on running an accessible, left-coast shelter mag—where the staffers finish each other's lunches. By Adam Bluestein, July 29, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Matthew Rose The Wall Street Journal's media reporter on how blogs change media coverage, whether he had the goods on Howell, and why he doesn't work for a financial publication. By Jesse Oxfeld, July 22, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Jake Halpern The Braving Home author braves an mb interview, discussing "extreme locales," writing his book, and hanging with Bernie Goetz. By Jacqueline Schneider, July 18, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Eric Umansky? David S. Hirschman talks to Slate's "Today's Papers" columnist on the column, his puns, and working all night. By David S. Hirschman, July 15, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey mb gets the "Em & Lo Down" from the authors of Nerve's new sex guide. By Emily Fromm, July 11, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Keith Kelly The New York Post's scooperific media reporter talks to Jesse Oxfeld about his paper, his scoops, and how to coin a lasting nickname. By Jesse Oxfeld, July 8, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Hodgman? The former literary agent on his writing, his lectures, and the art of blowhard-ism. By Lizzie Skurnick, July 1, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Joe Bob Briggs The man behind America's favorite redneck movie critic talks about his alter ego, his background, and his new book, Profoundly Disturbing: Shocking Movies that Changed History. By Leslie Synn, June 27, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Howard Kurtz Jesse Oxfeld talks to the prolific Washington Post media writer about his job, his critics, and what happens when Rick Bragg is suspended while you're off getting married. By Jesse Oxfeld, June 24, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ben Brantley? The chief theater critic at The New York Times wields tremendous power over the Great White Way—and he's not afraid to use it. By Jennifer Baker, June 17, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Andy Borowitz Lynn Harris talks to the humorist about his new book, Who Moved My Soap? The CEO's Guide to Surviving in Prison, and writing for both a rap star and The New Yorker. By Lynn Harris, June 13, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Jack Shafer Jesse Oxfeld talks to Slate's "Press Box" columnist about his job, the Times, and not moving with the pack. By Jesse Oxfeld, June 10, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Kate White Cosmo's editor just published her second novel, a murder-mystery set in a spa. Lizzie Skurnick talks to her about writing, editing, and the art of the title. By Lizzie Skurnick, June 6, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Alex Star? The Boston Globe's "Ideas" editor on the death of Lingua Franca, not going to grad school, and the calm of crushing deadlines. By Lizzie Skurnick, June 3, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Meghan Daum The prolific freelancer on her new novel, her old essays, and comparisons to Joan Didion. By Mike Scalise, May 30, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Sia Michel? After a successful first year on the job, Spin's EIC talks to mb and gets ready to raise her rate base. By Rossiter Drake, May 20, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Steve Fishman The Karaoke Nation author on his book, his career in journalism, and not making a million dollars. By Eric Messinger, May 16, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Sridhar Pappu The New York Observer's 27-year-old "Off the Record" columnist covers and critiques some of the city's most powerful media barons. By David S. Hirschman, May 13, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Stephen Colbert? The Daily Show correspondent on making fun of the news. By Jacqueline Schneider, May 6, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: David Shaw The L.A. Times's Pultizer-winning media critic leaves his big series behind him and moves on to food and wine. By Jesse Oxfeld, April 29, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Keith Olbermann? America's most peripatetic anchorman returns to MSNBC, this time—believe it or not—helming the cable network's marquee nightly newscast. By Jesse Oxfeld, April 15, 2003 |
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| Meet the (Meta)Press: Michael Wolff In the debut of a new mb feature examining people who cover the media, New York magazine's Michael Wolff talks about his column, his background, and how not to conduct an interview. By Jesse Oxfeld, April 8, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Gideon Yago MTV's bespectacled news correspondent on his trip to Kuwait, reporting on the American men and women serving there, and why they opened up to him. By Jesse Oxfeld, April 3, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Virginia Heffernan? The newly ubiqitous cultural critic on her career, Tina and Harvey, and believing in synergy. By Lizzie Skurnick, April 1, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Sheryl WuDunn The new New York Times cable channel debuts tonight, and Pulitzer-winning reporter Sheryl WuDunn will anchor its signature show, a nightly look at the next day's front page. She talked to mediabistro.com about the network, her show, and whether her colleagues are making fun of her. By Jesse Oxfeld, March 25, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Jeffrey Sharlet The writer who infilitrated a secret, power-brokering fundamentalist Christian group on his Harper's piece and the 'Brothers.' By Leslie Synn, March 21, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Alex Berenson In his new book, The Number, New York Times financial reporter Alex Berenson explains why the stock market fell apart. By Jesse Oxfeld, March 14, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Keith Blanchard Maxim's editor on his debut novel, the GQ job, and the future of frivolity. March 5, 2003 |
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| Q&A with James Ledbetter The former Village Voice press columnist on the short, absurd life of The Industry Standard. February 28, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Maria Schneider? An Onion contributor on her paper, its competitors, and the curse of pervasive irony. February 24, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Rick Marin The author of Cad: Confessions of a Toxic Bachelor on editors, starlets and the freelancers who love them. Read an exclusive mediabistro.com except from Cad. February 17, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Clay MacLeod Chapman Author of Miss Corpus and Rest Area on his newfound fame and its ironies. February 14, 2003 |
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| Q&A with Eric Alterman Alterman talks with Jesse Oxfeld about his new book and the fiction of a liberal media. By BY JESSE OXFELD, February 12, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Cindy Adams? The gossip columnist dishes the dirt on her new book, the life of glamour and the pitfalls of stardom. By BY LESLIE SYNN, February 11, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Paul Muldoon "The most important English-language poet post WW2" on the writing process and his lecture series at Oxford. By David S. Hirschman, January 31, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Laura Rich Author of The Accidental Zillionaire on Paul Allen and the Microsoft mythology. By David S. Hirschman, January 22, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do: Karim Rashid Industrial design's biggest name on the coming brave new world. By David S. Hirschman, January 21, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do: Bill Hemmer CNN American Morning anchor or his career, terrorism, and the need for non-biased journalism. By David S. Hirschman, January 14, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Adrian Nicole LeBlanc Immersion journalist and author of Random Family on her methods and the 10-year journey to publication. By David S. Hirschman, January 10, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do: Serge J-F. Levy A freelance photographer on going out into the world to where the action is and worrying about selling the work later. By Caroline Callahan, January 7, 2003 |
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| Q&A: Toby Young The author of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People on living in London. By Caroline Callahan, January 3, 2003 |
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| So What Do You Do, Sam Schechner? The editor of Shout magazine on the hippest new mag for young people. By Darby Saxbe, December 31, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Michael Gross? The Daily News gossip columnist on his new book about Ralph Lauren. November 26, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Art Cooper? On January 29, 2003, longtime GQ editor-in-chief Art Cooper will receive the most prestigious honor the American Society of Magazine Editors grants—he'll be inducted into the Magazine Editors' Hall of Fame. By Nicole Beland, November 19, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Jonathan Mandell? The editor of Gothamgazette.com on city politics and the city post-9/11. By Caroline Callahan, October 22, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Nancy Jo Sales? Whether it's Chelsea Clinton "kissing up a storm," the Hilton hotel heiresses dancing on tabletops, or Hugh Hefner in bed with seven women one-third his age, the subjects of Sales' Vanity Fair profiles are sure to be colorful. By Albert Lee, October 15, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Ruth Reichl? As restaurant critic, Reichl liberated The New York Times from the Gallic grip of her predecessor, Bryan Miller, who fairly choked when she granted coveted three-star ratings to places like Japanese noodle shrine Honmura An. By Albert Lee, October 8, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, John Strausbaugh? With Elvis and Jesus kitsch lining the walls—and let's not get into the bookshelves of odd canned and dried foods—it's hard to tell if Strausbaugh is the coolest dude ever or the world's biggest geek. By Taffy Akner, October 1, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Libby Callaway? Call her the anti–Anna Wintour—fashion's "Queen of Nice." Callaway just completed covering New York's Fashion Week, which ended yesterday, for the New York Post. By Albert Lee, September 24, 2002 |
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| So What Do You Do, Vanessa Grigoriadis? Grigoriadis has profiled Monica Lewinsky, Mariah Carey, Lizzie Grubman, and other members of the troubled-yet-stylish sisterhood for a variety of glossy magazines, including Spin, Talk, and Rolling Stone. By Albert Lee, September 17, 2002 |
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| Dan Savage, syndicated sex columnist The editor of Seattle's alt-weekly The Stranger talks about the video-store origins of his "Savage Love" sex column, his fondness for archconservative journal National Review, and a possible gig on... NPR? By Adam Wasserman, July 29, 2002 |
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| Roz Chast, cartoonist The New Yorker cartoonist talks about her insecurities, why she won't do comic strips, and post-9/11 humor. By Adam Wasserman, June 24, 2002 |
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| Bay Garnett, Cheap Date co-editor An interview with the editor of the "anti-fashion" magazine that fashionistas love. By Albert Lee, June 17, 2002 |
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| Michelangelo Signorile, New York Press columnist The controversial columnist on activism, outing, and (sigh) Andrew Sullivan. By Albert Lee, June 10, 2002 |
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| Rob Weisbach, Simon & Schuster editor-at-large The Boy Wonder is back. By Albert Lee, June 3, 2002 |
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| Seth Mnookin, Newsweek reporter After just one month, The New York Sun's media/politics reporter jumps to Newsweek. By Albert Lee, May 20, 2002 |
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| Jason Gay, New York Observer senior editor His career launched when the Vineyard Gazette editors took a risk on a young ad salesman. By Albert Lee, May 13, 2002 |
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| Jeannette Walls, MSNBC gossip columnist The veteran gossipeuse dishes on her feud with Matt Drudge and who's the most fun to report on. By Albert Lee, May 6, 2002 |
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| Randy Cohen, The New York Times Magazine's "Ethicist" Career highlights: "News Quiz" columnist for Slate; staff writer for Late Night with David Letterman; "stupid rock band" drummer. By Taffy Akner, April 29, 2002 |
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| Jeff Greenwald, freelance travel writer Prolific writer Jeff Greenwald reveals why he ditched Lonely Planet and went DIY with his latest book. By Jeff Greenwald, April 22, 2002 |
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| Jill Davis, novelist The ex-Letterman writer dishes on her new novel, Zsa Zsa's sense of humor, and her very popular cat. By Ron Hogan, March 15, 2002 |
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| Carl Hiaasen, Miami Herald columnist The Miami Herald columnist discusses his new novel and reveals the weirdest New York Times obituary headlines. By Ron Hogan, February 11, 2002 |
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