31 Quotes by Kristen Welker

Journalists like to talk and write and produce, but the most important part of that process is learning how to listen. And that's what makes you a good journalist.

I typically set at least three alarms. I have two alarms set on my iPhone, I still use a Blackberry for work, so I set my alarm on that, and then if I'm staying in a hotel, I request a wake-up call. I've never overslept - knock on wood. But I have had an instance where one of my four alarms has failed, so that's why I stand by the multiple alarms.

Whether I'm traveling or not, I lay out my outfit and jewelry the night before so I don't have to think about it.

You have to be essentially ready to interview the President every day that you walk in, at any moment.

I got such a bad series of sinus infections while covering President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, I lost my sense of smell!

I know the words to almost every '80s song.

I've recently explored the beauty of doing sit-ups on those endurance balls. It adds a whole new dimension of difficult.

I am not afraid to ask for feedback on my work or appearance, and try to never take that advice personally.

It is fair to say there is a lot of pressure placed on female reporters.