Connie Chung's memoir, "Connie", has sparked a lot of discussion. In it, she shares some interesting and sometimes humorous anecdotes from her career. One such incident took place during her time on former Senator George McGovern's campaign trail.

Discovering the Real Connie Chung

Part of the Gang of Reporters

Connie Chung was part of a group of reporters following Senator McGovern around the country. One evening, she decided to call her boyfriend from a phone booth. Little did she know that two other reporters would soon come sprinting up to the booth. They were trying to talk to her about something, but considering she was one of the only women reporters around, she took their approach as sexual harassment.

This incident shows the challenges that Connie Chung faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. It also highlights her determination to stand up for herself and not be intimidated.

The Reason Behind the Incident

In the process of researching for her memoir, Connie Chung discovered that the reason the other reporters were banging on her pay phone booth was not because of her looks or being the only woman. Instead, they thought she was getting another scoop because she was known to work earlier and later than everybody.

They were trying to distract her so they could get the story themselves. This shows that Connie Chung was highly regarded in the journalism world and that others were willing to go to great lengths to get an edge over her. It also demonstrates her tenacity and ability to hold her own among the men.

Connie's Self-Reflection

After learning the truth about the incident, Connie Chung had a moment of self-reflection. She said, "I guess I underestimated my talent and overestimated my sexiness." This shows her humility and willingness to admit when she was wrong.

Despite the unconventional methods used by the other reporters, Connie Chung held her own and was respected as one of the guys. Anyone who knew anything about her knew that she was the best.

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