Don't look at notes when you're being interviewed on television look like and understand why some people would do it because they may have a poor, poor memory. And they want to make sure they say the right thing, but it looks awkward. And it looks as though you don't really understand the topic. The exception of course, is if you're reading a prepared statement, which in my view is always awkward, and if you're quoting someone, or reading out facts and figures,