Any Quote by Michael Hastings
“When my editors and I at 'Rolling Stone' came up with the idea to do a profile of General McChrystal, I simply just e-mailed General McChrystal's press staff, said we wanted to do a profile, and said if you could give us any time to hang out with the general, that would be great.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Rolling Stone, “The General” (2009)
Direct outreach to a high‑profile figure can secure exclusive access.
In simple terms: Emailing a general for interview access.
Key Takeaway
Be proactive and concise.
Themes
journalism
networking
initiative
Mood
professional
assertive
Type
journalistic
strategic
When to use this quote
- securing interviews
- building contacts
- research preparation
Key Concepts
media relations
military leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What tone makes a request effective?
- How do you handle a refusal?
A Different Perspective
May be perceived as intrusive.
