A citation for an interview is included in parenthesis right before the period at the end of the sentence. The citation needs to include the first initial of the person, period, and last name. The words "personal communication" follow the name, then comma, and the date. Note that the period goes after the citation and not at the end of the sentence. Here is an example:
It is better to be happy (M. Marchese, personal communication, June 18, 2012).
If the authors name is included in the sentence then the citation does not include the author, but follow the format of the previous citation in all other regards.
Millie Marchese stated it is better to be happy (personal communication, June 18, 2012).
Though this post has some basic formats you should be familiar with and may refer to, I strongly advise you to read the APA manual and get familiar with all that is necessary to have a properly APA formatted paper.
Reference
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.).
I have gotten more from this then the textbooks. I am going to have to redo my work. This has gotten me so upset not understanding.
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