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I used to work as a TV news journalist and anchor, mainly for Sky News, and I did some reporting for Fox News, my name was Alison Jack.
Jack was my stepfather’s name and although I appreciated my stepfather I never really identified with him. No-one else in my family carries his name. Lochhead was my father’s name. My dad a few years ago and I was glad I changed back.♥
I am most proud of the work I did with Bono to help Africa clear the stupid debt which was mainly interest accrued.
I have been privileged to meet and interview Nelson Mandela, His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Prime Ministers Brown, Blair, Major and Thatcher, then President Clinton and Her Majesty Queen Noor of of Jordan.
Although despite my commitment to honest news reporting,
it seems I am best remembered for getting a pie in my face!
In 18 years of journalism I met thousands of people. My dad said I was lucky. ♥
I also met paedophiles, rapists, murderers and murderesses. Gang leaders in L.A. I met the people of Soweto. The people of Orange Farm. I met people who were dying of AIDS and people who were propagating AIDS for revenge.
I’ve spoken with people who promote terror. And people who promote peace.
I met people who were homeless. Women who have been raped. Mothers whose children have been murdered. Abducted. Abused.
♥All of them touched me.
Since I left Sky News, one of the things I’ve been working on is a creative project, “BiBi,” trying to put all of these people’s experiences in context. I wanted to write about the relationships we hold with each other, both personally and socially, and I wanted to know why there is so much fear and terror in the world. Is it possible for humanity to live peacefully?
Thank you so much to everyone who is helping me and supporting me. You know who you are. ♥♥♥
Mostly thanks to my wonderful children Laurel and Daniel. ♥ My guiding lights. ♥
♥Ali
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"ZaZa" explores the Jungian concept of the collective unconscious and the collective ego. I'm projecting the story forward to the year 2222 to get us thinking, what will happen if we carry on living in the way we are currently?.. What is the ego? How does it operate? What's its purpose? And how do I transcend my ego, or embrace my ego and live life fully in Love, Bliss, Joy and Peace? A study of the works of spiritual masters who've made the journey home to Love.♥About
Book 2. ZaZa
January 31, 2012
Book 3. The Ego Delusion
January 29, 2012
Book 4. Beyond Relativity
January 28, 2012
I remember you at sky news. I also remember your escort cabaret! I remember most you producing a short segment for sky which used much of my footage. Yet some how princess Di was taken that very day.. never got to see my contribution to TV that day.
I also remember you saying I was lucky producing things that I wanted too.. Not what Tv had you doing… I wonder after 14 years If you ever thought about doing that yourself now!
regards
Lee from a distant cropcircle pub many years ago who enjoyed trying to push as much white wine as you could drink down you guzzle.
Oh no! Not the escort! And surely not as much white wine as I could guzzle?! Good to hear from you, hope all is well, happy holidays, Ali.x
Hi Ali,
I used to know you long time ago and helped u look after Laurel and Daniel. Altough the parting was not the happiest very happy to see that you are doing well and most importantly how beautiful & grown up Laurel and Daniel are. You must be very proud. Best wishes to you and Happy New Year!
Hey Alison,
Awesome, cant wait to read…
*hugz*
Alex
Not sent from my iphone!
Aw! Thanks.
Really looking forward to reading the rest of your work. Always enjoyed your news reports on sky news. You were a great sport taking those custard pies in your face! did you know that was going to happen? not sure I could see Charlotte Hawkins reaction to having that happen!!! best of luck with the rest of your project.
Cheers Crispian, yeah, I made a big scene with my editor when when he gave me the job,”You just want me to get pie faced, you’re not taking me seriously as a female reporter..” and the newsroom went quiet! Then when I got there I gave the clowns free reign to do what ever they wanted, so I knew they were up something, but I didn’t know what! Obviously it was live and apparantly the newsroom cheered! And the clowns sent me a big bunch of flowers the next day.