This article is from the Lynne Russell FAQ, by Earl Cooley III shiva@io.com.
There are many answers to this question. Beauty, quirkiness,
class, sexiness, professionalism, warmth, humor, grace, spirit,
the list goes on. As an article in the Saturday Evening Post
said, "Her style is distinctive. Whereas others are primarily
composed and favor a clipped, oracular delivery, Russell is
personal, almost conversational, and has a powerful, kinetic
presence she cannot quite contain. Whether it's a half-smile,
an arched brow, or the toss of a shoulder, there is a restless
physicality about her." She's not just a news reader: in an
interview for the journal Electronic Media, she characterized
herself as «an involved journalist and active reporter.» In any
case, she edits her own material, and is likely to reject what
is on the teleprompter in favor of what she has in front of her
on paper, and anyone who would dispute her right to do so
should refer to question #6.
 
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