You basically have to be willing to devote your life to journalism if you want to break in. Treat it like it's medical school or law school.
I think when war becomes your life, I think it's very difficult to have the proper perspective to be able to create a fully balanced policy.
I have to admit that the empty prestige and the stupid glory - yes, the horrible rush, the deadly sense of importance that war brings to life - are hard illusions to shake off. Look at me, a war correspondent.