Last Updated: February 03, 2000
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An American Editor
Birthday: May 30, 1946.
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Marital status: Married 17 years to Donna.
Children: Four - Christian, 28; Michael, 12; Ty, 9; Shea Marie,
7.
Inspiration: Parents.
Greatest feat: Persuading Donna to marry me.
Bad habit: Cigars.
Pet peeve: Inattention to detail.
Luxury defined: Early December in St. Bart's, sans kids.
Most dangerous story: Investigation of corrupt sheriff. He resigned
in midterm. Paper won Scripps Howard Public Service Award for our work.
My newspaper's strength: Local news rules!
Most admired editor: Ed Johnson, former executive editor of The
Gainesville (Fla.) Sun.
Favorite publication: After mine, The New York Times.
Best part of job: Thanking staff for a job well done. Running
stories about people in need and watching the community respond.
Worst part of job: Firing.
Vacation spot: Anna Maria Island, Fla., with kids.
TV programs: "The Today Show" and "Larry King Live"
Books at bedside: "What Your Second Grader Needs to Know," by
E.D. Hirsch. "Tuesdays with Morrie," by Mitch Albom.
Last words: One day at a time.
