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My Fifteen Minutes of Fame, part II
Nov. 5th, 2009 10:19 amShort form: My radio interview had a TN of 20, and I rolled really high.
Somewhat lengthier form: The event went pretty smoothly. I had been a little worried when I woke up yesterday, as I found myself with a slightly sore throat and some nasal congestion. A pot of hot tea and my antihistimine took care of that well enough. I was somewhat nervous when I got there and learned that we would also be accepting call-in questions from listeners, but that did not result in any disasters. In fact, by sheer chance I managed to answer a caller's question before she was even put on the air to ask it. ("It's the ultimate in customer service", I commented.)
Our general manager had had the foresight to bring a radio to the store, so that my staff (and anyone else with a free moment) could listen. The general opinion seems to be that I did a good job--apparently I have a good radio voice and I'm good at explaining things. (The last at least does not surprise me, given that I spent a number of years as a TA in physics. Practice, as they say, makes perfect.)
I'd followed through on my intention to call my parents to let them know, and as a result my mom called me last night to tell me she'd heard me on the radio. She also said I had done a good job, but really what does one expect to hear from one's mother? I don't know yet if Dad heard it--his work may have kept him away from a radio. But we are supposed to get a tape of the show, so if he is interested I can find a way to get him a copy of the tape.
On the down side, my slightly sore throat and congestion of yesterday has blown into heavy congestion and a low fever today. So I am at home, fretting. My staff is really good, but we are still in Grand Opening mode and as a result of the interview I'm now expecting a heavy run on our lemon bars. *fret* At least the lemon bars are easy to make. I really need to get well soon, though. November is a horrible month to get sick in.
Somewhat lengthier form: The event went pretty smoothly. I had been a little worried when I woke up yesterday, as I found myself with a slightly sore throat and some nasal congestion. A pot of hot tea and my antihistimine took care of that well enough. I was somewhat nervous when I got there and learned that we would also be accepting call-in questions from listeners, but that did not result in any disasters. In fact, by sheer chance I managed to answer a caller's question before she was even put on the air to ask it. ("It's the ultimate in customer service", I commented.)
Our general manager had had the foresight to bring a radio to the store, so that my staff (and anyone else with a free moment) could listen. The general opinion seems to be that I did a good job--apparently I have a good radio voice and I'm good at explaining things. (The last at least does not surprise me, given that I spent a number of years as a TA in physics. Practice, as they say, makes perfect.)
I'd followed through on my intention to call my parents to let them know, and as a result my mom called me last night to tell me she'd heard me on the radio. She also said I had done a good job, but really what does one expect to hear from one's mother? I don't know yet if Dad heard it--his work may have kept him away from a radio. But we are supposed to get a tape of the show, so if he is interested I can find a way to get him a copy of the tape.
On the down side, my slightly sore throat and congestion of yesterday has blown into heavy congestion and a low fever today. So I am at home, fretting. My staff is really good, but we are still in Grand Opening mode and as a result of the interview I'm now expecting a heavy run on our lemon bars. *fret* At least the lemon bars are easy to make. I really need to get well soon, though. November is a horrible month to get sick in.
