Meet the Staff at Highbrow Magazine: Q&A With Writer Michael Cancella
Michael Cancella, a Highbrow Magazine contributor, graduated magna cum laude from
Q & A with Michael:
What inspired you to become a writer?
I am a student of the world. I’m fascinated with figuring out how the world works, how all the pieces fit together. Writing provides an outlet to share those observations and my opinions on them. It’s really the greatest job one can have.
Who are a few of your favorite authors?
As a kid I was addicted to Louis L’Amour novels, the classic western genre stuff. He wasn’t a great writer, but he was a top-notch storyteller. I like to think that I have acquired some of his ability to tell a story that grabs the reader right away and makes them want to read more.
What’s the worst job/assignment you’ve ever had?
Working as a paralegal. Awful. Cured me of any desire to go to law school forever.
Which is your favorite city in the
What’s your all-time favorite film?
Once Upon a Time in the West, followed closely by Heat.
Which newspapers/magazines/websites do you read regularly?
I read Foreign Affairs bimonthly and follow sports on Fox Sports. Other than that I follow stories or subjects rather than sticking to just one site, especially when it comes to politics or global events. I like trying to get as nuanced of a perspective as possible and too many sites these days are too biased to read exclusively.
Would you rather become the next editor-in-chief of the New Yorker or replace Jon Stewart as host of the “Daily Show”?
Neither. I’d rather be a successful author and make my living that way.
What are your favorite “highbrow” pastimes?
I‘m more of a working-class, blue-collar guy myself. Jeans and flannels and a good football game with a glass of bourbon is about as highbrow as I get.
Read Michael’s articles below:
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