Write.
Why journalist should stick to writing and only open their mouths to ask questions
On the radio, particularly NPR, journalists are often invited to read their writings, while others 'talk' about their writings.
Both should be banned!
I am utterly astounded by the moronic, mundane, absurd and trifle commentary often spoken by journalists.
Case in point, Frank Deford and Troy Patterson.
Deford reads his writing on air as if auditioning for a Shakespearean play.
Patterson mumbles and trips on every other word, making it very difficult to follow what he is saying.
Both writers need to stick to what they are good at and take advice from No Doubt's Rock Steady album hit song, "Don't Speak"!
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Frank Deford
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10204598
Troy Patterson
http://www.slate.com/id/2166212/
Friday, June 01, 2007
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Ah, the woes of print journalism. As a print reporter who was once interviewed on a radio program (horrible nightmare of a situation, really), I feel for these print guys who just don't have radio voices. Frank DeFord does sound pretty pompous, though.
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