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Peter Mansbridge
Born
in London, The United Kingdom
July 06, 1948
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“My political reporting career has been bookended by the Trudeaus. First Trudeau the elder, then Trudeau the younger. Two very different politicians: one who often acted aloof and above the rest of us, the other who seems to love being with the people. One considered an intellectual, the other thought to have more street smarts.”
― Off the Record
― Off the Record
“I turned to Samira, who had been sitting on the floor beside us just out of camera range. She had been there to take notes during the interview.
"So, Samira, how did it go?" I asked.
Now, keep in mind, Samira, like Leslie, was one of our best. Both were smart journalists who would go far in the business. Award winners in journalism school and destined for the same results on the job.
"I didn't hear a word he said," she replied.
"What? You were sitting right there!"
"He's so gorgeous."
Everyone in the room - and there were a lot of them still hanging about - laughed. Samira wasn't the slightest bit embarrassed. She, like most of the rest of the world in those early Obama days, was hooked.
And then there was a noise in the doorway. Obama was back with his handlers and a very tall man at his side. Obama himself is at least six foot two, so this chap must have been six five or more.
"Peter, I have someone you have to meet," he said.
I was taken aback. You have to understand what those words sound like. The president of the United States coming back to see you because he has determined he has someone that you, the one-time baggage handler from Churchill, have to meet.”
― Off the Record
"So, Samira, how did it go?" I asked.
Now, keep in mind, Samira, like Leslie, was one of our best. Both were smart journalists who would go far in the business. Award winners in journalism school and destined for the same results on the job.
"I didn't hear a word he said," she replied.
"What? You were sitting right there!"
"He's so gorgeous."
Everyone in the room - and there were a lot of them still hanging about - laughed. Samira wasn't the slightest bit embarrassed. She, like most of the rest of the world in those early Obama days, was hooked.
And then there was a noise in the doorway. Obama was back with his handlers and a very tall man at his side. Obama himself is at least six foot two, so this chap must have been six five or more.
"Peter, I have someone you have to meet," he said.
I was taken aback. You have to understand what those words sound like. The president of the United States coming back to see you because he has determined he has someone that you, the one-time baggage handler from Churchill, have to meet.”
― Off the Record
“Finally, it was approaching airtime. In our election-night studio, the floor director called out, "Sixty seconds."
My heart was pounding a bit, so I looked at Bill to help calm myself down. Instead, I was surprised. From the desk up, Bill appeared fine, but from my vantage point beside him, I could see his hands in his lap just below. They were shaking. A lot.
"Bill, you're not nervous, are you?" I asked.
His response was words I would live by. "Son, the day you're not nervous on a show like this is the day you've been in the business too long."
And with that, we were off.
"Good evening, Manitoba, and welcome to Election '72. I'm Bill Guest and with me is Peter Mansbridge.”
― Off the Record
My heart was pounding a bit, so I looked at Bill to help calm myself down. Instead, I was surprised. From the desk up, Bill appeared fine, but from my vantage point beside him, I could see his hands in his lap just below. They were shaking. A lot.
"Bill, you're not nervous, are you?" I asked.
His response was words I would live by. "Son, the day you're not nervous on a show like this is the day you've been in the business too long."
And with that, we were off.
"Good evening, Manitoba, and welcome to Election '72. I'm Bill Guest and with me is Peter Mansbridge.”
― Off the Record
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