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A conversation with "Washington Post" editor Ben Bradlee about his autobiography, "A Good Life", his three-decade career at one of the nation's most prominent newspapers, and the challenges of breaking and investigating stories.
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janeeyre 05/30/2009 05:10 PM Report
Even though I'm a member of Generation Y, a rookie starting out, I feel incumbent to write this: Mr. Bradlee your contribution will live through the ages, sir. What a remarkable interview (to rewatch in 2009) by two individuals who love good conversation, a good drink, and newspapers. Mr. Bradlee is true blue --as my grandfather would have said. From his cuff links and tie, to his salty wit, to his unpretentious tales and humourous self-awareness, I can only say this: they don't make men like this anymore. I know because as a female young teacher/writer, beginning her 30s, I'm looking around for one. As I've posted before, about Bradlee, on Mr. Rose's site, I feel he has a Spencer Tracy-ness about him that could be described as elegant grace in the guise of loosened-tie masculinity. I'm reminded of my grandfather's same grace, born of the same generation, who enjoyed authentic moments and worked damn hard in their careers to find them. Here's to you Mr. Bradlee -you've long been a hero of mine. Keep on truckin' and keep 'em honest.
Cheers.