I was a VJ to begin with, so I had a good year of…
“I was a VJ to begin with, so I had a good year of interviewing artists, but then I would spend half my time being interviewed about half my projects, and the other time, other people. It was good because it made me a better interviewer because I knew what people didn't like being asked, and what they enjoy being asked, so I am super used to it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She learned interviewing skills by being both interviewer and interviewee, gaining insight into effective questioning.
In simple terms: Being both sides taught her better interviewing.
Key Takeaway
Use experience to ask thoughtful questions.
Themes
communication
selfawareness
media
interviewing
Mood
reflective
insightful
Type
advice
experience
When to use this quote
- media work
- podcast hosting
- artist interviews
- career development
Key Concepts
empathetic listening
question design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance probing questions with comfort?
- What topics reveal true insight?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper issues when focusing on surface preferences.