From presidents to professional athletes. From actors to CEOs.

Examples abound of those in the limelight stalking out of media interviews, sometimes cool and collected, sometimes full of fight.

Is going off in a huff ever a good idea? Generally, no. Calling it quits is often the sign of a thin-skinned amateur.

Any spokesperson’s talents should include the ability to deflect hostile or off-point questioning, and to bridge to their message when needed.

Now, cutting things sho...