As a journalist, I‘ve done my share of big interviews. By choice, many have been “heroes” of mine growing up – Neil Armstrong, Joe Frazier, Sir Edmund Hillary, Ginger Baker, Sir Roger Bannister. As such, while exciting, each requires me to keep a certain distance from any biased preconceptions going in.
Sometimes the chats prove enlightening and pleasant, other times either-or, still other times neither. My recent interview with singer/songwriter Art Garfunkel was one of the most enjoyable and informative encounters I have ever had.
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