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One of my first jobs was at the Boston Globe. I worked in the sports department six months a year. When I was ready to g
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"One of my first jobs was at the Boston Globe. I worked in the sports department six months a year. When I was ready to graduate, the sports editor gave me a job as a schoolboy sports writer"

- Will McDonough

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In this quote, Will McDonough assesses his early career and how he got his start on the planet of sports journalism. He mentions that a person of his very first tasks was at the distinguished Boston Globe, where he operated in the sports department for 6 months out of the year. This experience likely offered him valuable insight into the inner workings of a significant newspaper and enabled him to refine his skills as a writer. As he approached graduation, the sports editor recognized his talent and used him a job as a school child sports writer. This chance not only strengthened McDonough's enthusiasm for sports journalism, but likewise introduced his effective profession in the field.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Will McDonough between July 6, 1935 and January 9, 2003. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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