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The Radio DJ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Deejays

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Jack L. Cooper, Pioneer Radio Deejay

Jack L. Cooper, Pioneer Radio Deejay

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1. How did you get into Radio?
Kid, all I can say is finish high school, okay?

2. What time to you get up?
Usually about the time the room stops spinning.

3. What is a deejay's main responsibility?
Remain out of jail during Spring and Fall ratings period.

4. Do you ever date your listeners?
Only when my wife is out of town.

5. Is Radio a cut-throat business?
No. We all respect each others throats because they are so important to our work. It's more a backstabbing business.

6. How do I get into Radio?
Fail a psychiatric exam and you'll be contacted.

7. Pick the best moment of your career?
The acquittal.

8. Do you make a lot of money?
We tried with that cool new color copier until the Program Director got suspicious.

9. Do you pick your own music?
Kid, I can't even pick my own nose around here.

10. How come most deejays smell like crap?
See Answer #2 and add another shot and a beer.

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