1 part science lingo
3 parts ability to c.y.a. and b.s. at the same time
1 part hair spray
4 parts corny jokes from the 70's (chili today/hot tamale)
3 parts contempt for news anchors
1 part accordian (give same info in 1 minute or 3 depending on the news day)
and 2 important parts SILICONE if you are female and want to do wx in L.A.
Did I forget anything?