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I used to be a print reporter.

I'm a journalist and author. I make my living by finding things out and writing about them.

I've always thought of myself as a reporter.

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 had a great editor, Rebecca Corbett, from the time I was a city reporter right through to the years I worked on the 'Sun's' enterprise reporting team.

I am the world's worst reporter. I am apt to try too hard to help rather than just document my subjects.

I used to be a journalist.

What I love - and I'm a journalist - and what I love is finding hidden patterns; I love being a data detective.

In addition to being a writer, I'm a librarian - professionally trained and everything.

I became a journalist partly so that I wouldn't ever have to rely on the press for my information.