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“My rule is that if I interview someone, they should never read what I have to say about them and regret having given me the interview.” quote by Malcolm Gladwell
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“My rule is that if I interview someone, they should never read what I have to say about them and regret having given me the interview.”

Malcolm Gladwell

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Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2013

Interviewees should not see the writer’s opinion beforehand to preserve spontaneity.

In simple terms: Keep interview content private.

Key Takeaway

Protect interview spontaneity.

Themes

journalism ethics privacy

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • media interviews
  • podcast recordings
  • research interviews

Key Concepts

interview integrity authorial control

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should transparency be balanced with spontaneity?
  • How does secrecy affect trust?
A Different Perspective

If the writer’s view is hidden, interviewee may feel deceived.

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