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Back to EpisodesFAIL: I was almost printed on the front page of a national newspaper
Description
This clip explores career mistakes and what people learn from them. Andrew shares a memorable blunder from his early journalism career when he nearly became part of the printing machinery at the historic launch of the Today newspaper in 1986.
• Sent to cover the launch of the Today newspaper as his first press assignment
• Instructed to get an exclusive interview with Eddie Shah
• Climbed onto the actual printing press thinking it was a good vantage point
• Was saved when Eddie Shah spotted him and warned him before starting the press
• Became the laughing stock of Fleet Street journalists present at the event
• Eddie Shah kindly sought Andrew out afterward, giving him the interview and photo opportunity
• The embarrassing moment actually created a memorable connection
• Demonstrates how career mistakes can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities
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