About Quote by Malcolm Gladwell
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Protect interview spontaneity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media interviews
- podcast recordings
- research interviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should transparency be balanced with spontaneity?
- How does secrecy affect trust?
If the writer’s view is hidden, interviewee may feel deceived.