Ask me Quote by Lydia Polgreen
“I think all of us in the pursuit of more perfect version of the truth and the story need to reckon with what we bring to the story, and I think that I'm confronting that in a very real way everyday. I'm extremely proud of who I am and it's nice to see it celebrated, but if someone were to ask me to list in order the biography, you know journalist comes first.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The World According to Polgreen", 2023
The quote stresses personal accountability in storytelling, urging honesty about one’s biases while recognizing professional identity.
In simple terms: Own your biases when telling stories.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge bias, prioritize truth.
Themes
integrity
self-awareness
storytelling
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- personal memoir
- public speaking
- media interviews
Key Concepts
journalism
identity
bias
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you check your own bias?
- What steps ensure story accuracy?
A Different Perspective
Bias can still color perception despite awareness.
