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I'm not shy or reclusive. I just spend my time with people rather than journalists.

I like journalists.

One of the advantages of being a national journalist of some recognition is that you come across high-profile people, and many become your friends.

I always like to have a buffer between me and journalism in general. Not just a reporter, but journalism.

The truth is, I don't have any problem with journalists - I count some of them as friends - also some of my heroes are journalists, I'm a big fan of Robert Fisk - great people or crazy people who are prepared to stand up for what's right.

I have been a print reporter my whole career. It's all I ever wanted to be. I specialize in political profiles. I have probably profiled hundreds of people over the years, people in very powerful positions. People don't always like what I write, but most people still talk to me.

I've been avoiding journalists my whole life.

Journalism makes you think fast. You have to speak to people in all walks of life. Especially local journalism.

I am a hard-news journalist. That is what I do.