LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 215 Press Conference_2
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Many people attended the press conference on site, including media from Britain, Europe, the United States, and even many Asian countries, totaling two or three hundred journalists and cameramen.
As he stepped onto the main platform, the journalists each maintained a crouching stance, microphones ready in their hands.
Link sat down on the sofa, took a sip of water, and told the host to start.
"Mr. Baker, welcome to London. As we understand, this is your first visit to London. How do you find the city?"
a BBC television reporter asked.
The BBC is Britain's largest television broadcaster and biggest news organization, possessing a lot of priority in interviews.
Link spread his hands and laughed: "Yes, this is my first time in London, and so far, I've only seen London's sky and the busy Heathrow Airport. My impression of the city is very one-sided, so I can't answer your question for now.
However, I've worked with many Brits, Londoners, who have all left a great impression on me. The gentlemen in Britain are all refined and well-educated, exuding a very cultured vibe.
The ladies in Britain, too, are poised and gracious, with great taste in dressing; they are true ladies.
In our eyes, Americans, they are excellent dating partners, though few succeed, obviously because the British gentlemen are too outstanding, making it hard for foreign men to win their hearts."
Hearing his words, the British men in the audience let out a burst of friendly laughter.
"Mr. Baker, are there any British actors or singers you particularly admire? Who are they?"
"Daily Mail" reporter asked.
Link smiled and said: "I have many favorite British actors and singers. Since I was born in '89, I'm not very interested in old films, and I prefer those released in the last decade, so the actors I like are also relatively young.
For example, Ms. Kate Winslet, she was my idol during my teenage years, and Ms. Keira Knightley, she is truly an elegant lady. I've watched almost all of her movies.
And Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Robert Grint, all three are good friends of mine.
Also, Mr. Christian Bale, his acting is absolutely fantastic, and he works very diligently. On the set of "Fighter", he nearly became my acting coach. I really respect him.
I have many favorite British singers too, like Mr. John Lennon, whom I think no one dislikes, many older-generation singers, and undoubtedly from the newer generation, Adele."
Link also talked about the news of sitting with Adele at the Grammy Awards, praising her as cool, with excellent singing skills and his idol, claiming she would become a great singer in the future.
The reason he only mentioned the younger actors and singers in the interview was not only because he liked them but also because his fan base was relatively young and overlapped with those stars' fans.
When he praised these stars, his fans would also be happy to see it, enhancing their identification with him.
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"The Sun" reporter Gary adjusted his glasses and stood in the third row of people holding a microphone, asking, "You just mentioned Miss Emma Watson is a good friend of yours. During your matches in London, do you have plans to meet with her?"
"Yes, that's the plan, along with Daniel and Robert, but recently "the Half-Blood Prince" is so popular, I'm not sure if they will have time. If they do, I might ask them to buy me a drink," Link said looking at him.
Reporter Gary wanted to ask more, but the host then motioned towards "The Guardian" reporter.
Most of the reporters present were from several major British media outlets.
Some have a reporting style that leans towards sports and entertainment, like "The Sun", "Daily Mail", "Daily Mirror", etc.
There are also a few more serious and formal media, like "The Guardian", "The Times", "Financial Times", etc.
In interviews, journalists from media focusing on entertainment news tend to ask questions about entertainment and gossip, often inquiring about celebrities' private lives.
However, serious media like "The Guardian" journalists will ask about his matches, the chances of defeating Carl Froch, and after becoming a pop culture icon, what his next goals are, career planning, etc.
"Financial Times" reporters will inquire about his match earnings, business developments, and whether he has considered making commercial investments in Britain.
When answering entertainment reporters' questions, Link would improvise based on his thoughts.
But for serious media like "The Guardian", he would provide more professional answers prepared in advance by Simon and Anna.
If the answers are unprofessional or contradictory, the reports could cast him as uninformed, affecting his 'inspirational college student' label.
So being a public figure is not an easy task, as it requires not only professional skill but also strong social ability and cultural enrichment, and it necessitates a professional management team.
Many entertainment stars' early demise is not just due to weak abilities; at critical moments, their management teams often fail to perform their roles effectively.