May 1, 2006

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The Outlaw Ombud

I have big love for the fact that Dan Okrent’s book is titled “Public Editor #1”:

I didn’t mention this in the book, but when I had my troubles with [business reporter David Cay] Johnston, one of the senior editors said to me, “There are three things you must understand about Johnston: He’s a Pulitzer Prize winner, he’s a unique talent, and he’s an asshole.” I’m convinced that at least two of those are correct.