At the age of 16, I attempted my first professional interview. My grandfather told amusing stories a night or so before the recording over drinks. He passed in June 2011.

I kept pausing the recording so I could ask questions. Back then, I didn’t like the sound of my voice. At the 13 minute mark I switched the speed of the recording device. I abruptly ran out of tape and continued another 4 minutes on the other side.