it was like feeding time at the zoo, or rather, at the zootopia. denly bathed in the blinding light of hundreds of flashes. the shouting photographers elbow and jostle each other as they maneuver to get their shots. then, it's over to the microphones -- >> yeah, the yankees. >>. >> reporter: -- for q & a. that's short for question and answer. i was pumped. that's jesse mccartney. getting heard is not easy. a press room filled with yelling reporters is almost louder than a rock concert. but perseverance and a loud voice pay off. >> jesse, i have a question. >> yes, you do. >> does all this press intimidate you? >> no. your face? what's intimidating? >> reporter: oh, come on! i'm a big bad reporter. anyway, i was soon getting the hang of it. >> what's it like having all the flashbulbs go off in your face? >> that's crazy. very blinding. like "yo, sean, here." i don't know where i'm looking at. it's kind of crazy. >> reporter: being armed with questions is very important. that way when your chance comes you're ready. >> do you have any advice for other