"It's all about LUCK, when opportunities came, I grabbed them!"
Traveled around the world, befriended David Beckham, has worked with the best sportsmen in the world, what a life Martin Lipton has lived, and he is still striving to do more.
He has been in the business for over 20 years and has loved sport ever since he was six years old, Mark Lipton is the finest journalist in sports and on August 12th, he shared his skills with budding journalist who are apart of the YJA.
"It's all about luck, when opportunities came, I grabbed them" said Martin as he was discussing his stories in the sports industry.
"I love the feel of the newspaper, the shape, the size, ever since I was five or six years old." Martin Lipton inspired the young journalist to go for each opportunity that is handed to them. He also proudly told the group that by showing enthusiasm, anything is possible.
Still to this day, Martin Lipton is thriving in the industry, mentoring those who are wanting to get into sports jorunalism and have a work experience placement in 'News UK - Sports'. Opportunities like this don't happen all of the time, so grasp whatever you can, learn, take notes and make sure you show passion and enthusiasm.
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