From The Independent:

Christiane Amanpour, 49, CNN's chief international correspondent, is famous for her work in conflict zones. Her latest documentary, 'The War Within', airs on CNN on 20 January at 8pm.

On her documentary:

Since 9/11 newspaper readers have seen one very partisan view of what the Islamists and extremists, who are preaching violence and jihad, are doing and little attention is given to what the vast majority of Muslims think about it. There is no denying that the radical foreign policy adopted since 9/11 has caused an enormous amount of anxiety and anger across the board. They are fed up with their religion being hijacked and the whole Muslim community being targeted with suspicion of terrorism. But they are motivated to see what they can do about it.

If I weren't talking to you right now I'd be...

Preparing for my next trip, which is to Iran and parts of the Islamic world. I'm going to explore this whole dynamic of this clash of cultures and see what's beneath the surface to try to use my voice as a journalist to increase understanding rather than increase tension.

A phrase I use far too often is...

"Frankly speaking". It's a verbal tick or a point of emphasis.

I wish people would take more notice of...

The truth and what's really going on rather than sensationalism. I don't think anyone can claim to know the truth but I seek to stick very closely to it. I call that old-fashioned journalism, which is rooted in fact-based journalism as opposed to opinion, commentary, agenda or ideology.

The Independent newspaper in Britain with a reader-based question-and-answer session with novelist Martin Amis. (thanks, Kevin!)

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