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Interviewing Brick Walls

July 13, 2005
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Interviewing Brick Walls

A Rocker DJ friend of mind (who would prefer to remain anonymous for reasons you’ll figure out shortly) told me about a great article in the June edition of "O" (Oprah’s magazine).  It’s called "How To Interview a Brick Wall," based on a conversation with New York Times contributor, Seth Kugel.  A few of Kugel’s tips are great fodder for DJ/morning show interviews.  "Connect before you attack" suggests some breezy chatter before launching into the meat.  Find something your interviewee likes to chat about, make them comfortable, and then...

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