Hello!
Yes, I’ve been brushing shoulders, literally, with the “Scrabble elite”. On Monday I accompanied fellow RMIT post-grad journalism student, Newspaper’s Ben Hagemann, as HE interviewed Radio (and TV)’s Derryn Hinch at the 3AW studios on fabulous Spencer Street, Docklands!
Ben accompanied me on my recent interviews with Micallef and Vine, so I returned the favour and acted as his photographer, snapping this shot:
Plus I kinda just wanted to meet Derryn Hinch and listen to what he had to say on the topic of “citizen journalism” (and a few Scrabble-related queries too). It was a load off not actually having to DO the interview. I just sat there. Very interesting indeed. I decided I wasn’t going to ask for a photo, because I thought that might be a bit awkward, but then after I took Ben’s, Derryn asked if I’d like one too. Naturally I jumped at the opportunity. Of course, in hindsight, I could hardly say: “No thanks, I’ll be right… Jerk.” That’s just rude.
We were there for about 5 minutes before Ben’s interview was interrupted by Derryn’s producer, who burst in with, “Sorry Derryn, but we’ve got a huge story.” Ben and I were pushed out while a few phone calls were made. After another 5 minutes in the foyer, we were allowed back into his office, only to be informed personally by Derryn Hinch that “Carl Williams has been stabbed to death in prison”. I must admit, I didn’t really know who that was, but I’ve never seen “Underbelly”. Incidentally, later that day we learned that he wasn’t actually stabbed, but beaten to death, rather, with part of an exercise bike no less. Who ever said a little exercise never hurt anyone?
Kind regards,
David M. Green
HEY! IT’S DERRYN HINCH!
