Originally Posted by
CommuteCommando
Be prepared for the final printed version to get something like the Rita Skeeter treatment. It happens all the time. Most journalists, especially at the local print and broadcast level, really have no clue, and may not really understand what you are saying. Speak slowly and use small words.
Beat me too it. The local paper is known for their inaccurate quotes and an often bitter rebuttal to people who point out their errors. Don't expect them to understand things the way you do, the simpler the better in terms of quotes.