{
  "id": 15873886,
  "title": "20 Questions: 20 Questions with Laura Brink",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/20-questions-20-questions-with-laura-brink",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T10:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-21-20-questions-with-laura-brink/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Laura Brink, a recent graduate from Oxford and Cambridge, has begun her career as a multimedia production intern at Daily Maverick. The young journalist shared 20 questions from Maverick Insiders.\n\nLaura's favorite book is \"Sex and Rage\" by Eve Babitz, but she also enjoys works by Herman Melville, such as \"Moby Dick,\" and \"Fifty Sounds\" by Polly Barton. She also appreciates the writing style of James Schuyler.\n\nWhen it comes to movies, Laura's favorite is \"Minari\" (2020), followed by \"Roma\" (2018) and her recent favorite \"I'm Still Here\" (2024).\n\nBetween books, films, and series, Laura's preferences include the BBC series \"The Durrells\" and \"Severance.\" She enjoys ordering a quirky item like silicone heel protectors for her uncomfortable shoes online.\n\nHer last screenshot was of ceramic mugs by a Substack called Female Alchemy. WhatsApp is Laura's most-used app.\n\nLaura's favorite piece of trivia is that the first English work of science fiction dates back to the early 17th century, featuring a man traveling to the moon using swan power.\n\nIf Laura could relive a specific experience, it would be her 2024 study-abroad term in the United States, which provided a glimpse of the New England liberal arts college life. Sitting in an aisle seat is Laura's preferred choice, and she would love to live as Merve Emre for a day due to her admiration for her podcast.\n\nCreative-directing her alma mater Keble College's 2024 ball stands out as Laura's career highlight. People are often surprised to learn that Laura had a past interest in belly dancing.\n\nIf Laura were arrested, she likely committed art theft. She aspires to work in fine art restoration if she weren't pursuing her current role. A silver hoop earring is Laura's most-worn item in her wardrobe.\n\nLaura seeks advice on gaining a sense of belonging in intimidating spaces by taking up space quickly. She admires Eileen Myles and enjoys relaxing baths with long sitcom binges as her current guilty pleasures. If Laura could travel anywhere tomorrow, she would choose Florence.",
  "summary": "Oxford and Cambridge graduate Laura Brink is kickstarting her career as multimedia production intern with Daily Maverick. She answered 20 questions for Maverick Insiders.",
  "key_points": [
    "Laura Brink is a recent Oxford and Cambridge graduate.",
    "She works as a multimedia production intern at Daily Maverick.",
    "Favorite book is \"Sex and Rage\" by Eve Babitz."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Introducing a multimedia production intern with diverse academic backgrounds and eclectic cultural interests signals the publication's commitment to bringing fresh, multifaceted perspectives into its newsroom.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}