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Best of Design Matters: David Remnick

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Apr 28, 2025
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The 'Basically Fine' Profile Anecdote

  • David Remnick once wrote a profile he thought was weak and got an editor's note calling it "basically fine."
  • This story humbles even a veteran editor about imperfect work and scrutiny.
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Insomnia Sparked Imagination

  • As a child insomniac, David Remnick used night hours to dream and listen to radio, fueling his imagination.
  • This habit expanded his world beyond his constrained upbringing.
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Solo High School Newspaper Creator

  • At 13, David ran his high school newspaper alone, creating multiple bylines to mask his solo work.
  • He manually laid out pages on his kitchen table with scissors and glue.
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