Which quotation from the passage best supports that this statement is the central idea?

To be a good reporter requires more than just good writing skills.


" . . . John didn't seem deterred by the fact that I had no solid experience."

"This would be a blow to schools that had relied on funding to keep art, music, and sports programs running."

" . . . I learned a great deal from him about how to cover a story well, how to handle my sources, and how to make a boring story seem interesting.

"He was happy with the few writing samples I'd brought to the interview and offered me the job on the spot."