My Interview with Seattle Channel's Eric Liu

I was invited to be a guest on Seattle Voices with Eric Liu and I wanted to provide a link to the interview.  Eric Liu is a great interviewer and this is probably the best interview I have ever done (and Eric and his crew are great professionals).

Eric is the author of several books including "Guiding Lights; How to Mentor and Find LIfe's Purpose".  He also served as a speechwriter in the Clinton White House  one term and deputy domestic policy adviser in the second term.  He has served/serves on several civic boards including LEV.  He has children in SPS.

Comments

mirmac1 said…
Wow, Melissa, I think the camera adds three inches : )

Here's to hope that Eric Lui is a welcome addition to the growing stable of talented local journalists who feel moved to do more than just phone it in.
1/2/13, 8:33 PM
Anonymous said…
It's Eric Liu.

-friend
1/3/13, 1:48 AM
mirmac1 said…
Oops, thanks for the correction.

After watching the interview, I'll just say I'm glad I have someone like Melissa to express my views in such a forthright, engaging manner. No wonder she nearly cut off the 1240 crowd at the knees. No wonder they felt they had to attack her on a personal level (and that went over like a lead balloon). Thanks for everything you do Mel.
1/3/13, 6:29 AM
Melissa Westbrook said…
Friend, I do that EVERY time. It drives me nuts. Thanks for the help.
1/3/13, 8:33 AM
Anonymous said…
And he has 1 daughter, not children, in SPS.

-friend
1/3/13, 9:44 AM
Melissa Westbrook said…
Friend, he told he about his children so I stand by my statement.
1/3/13, 10:32 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice interview. Thanks, Melissa, for all of your and Charlie's hard work. I am an Eastside parent who follows your blog for regional and statewide info. I appreciate the brevity of your posts, and the insights you and Charlie offer.

K
1/3/13, 12:14 PM
Unknown said…
Great interview. Thanks Melissa and Charlie for all your tireless hard work!

-AHmom
1/3/13, 1:30 PM
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