Been paid to be a “communicator” for over 50 years. Started with working local radio and writing for local papers when in high school. Went on to a broadcasting career that ended with a stint in the news department of an NPR affiliate,.then got seduced by the “dark side” of communications…ad agencies. 10 years in agencies as copywriter, account guy and account supervisor. Moved on to corporate marketing/communications with Kimberly-Clark for 32 years. Now run my own marketing/advertising consultancy