As a journalist, I can also now understand his (Patrick O'Brian's)idea that the Q&A is not particularly civilized – let alone a sports media press scrum. The formats don’t necessarily further understanding between two people. It is not always true conversation – a discussion that unearths nuggets of insight. It too often seems like interviewers are running through a pre-fab checklist, looking for a Tweetable quote, trolling for a gaffe, or ticking off pre-conceived points like those on a medical checklist at the doctor’s office. It can feel invasive, like a trip to the proctologist – in front of an audience. Knute Berger
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