Honestly…|an honest take on the world of PR and other things by Cindy Ronzoni

Last week when my friend and fellow blogger Bill Brioux (www.tvfeedsmyfamily.com) was in town for a press junket, we not only attended the taping of “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” but we also stumbled upon a national treasure. Literally. As we were taking a leisurely stroll from Ferguson’s studio on CBS’ Television Center lot to the car, we noticed a few familiar sets all stacked up in row. Yep, there they were and no one except the cleaning crew was around. THE PRICE IS RIGHT GAMES. And just when we thought this couldn’t possibly get any better. There was the stage, empty and calling out to us to “come on down!”

The photo above represents what we initially saw. How fun hey.

And regarding below, I thought since I was there I should practice being one of the models in case they ever have any openings. It was definitely one of those “random” moments in life that you just could never script or imagine.

As most of you know I’ve been in the TV business for a few years and as such, I’ve had the opportunity to attend a few show tapings in my day. Tuesday marked a rare opportunity for me to attend a taping not as a publicist, but as a member of the general audience and it felt great. I watched TV magic being made at “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson.” And it was a hoot.

Craig and his staff run a terrific show. It’s real. It’s fun. It’s lively. It’s entertaining-all that and a bag of candy!

While watching I couldn’t help, but envy Mr. Ferguson. You could clearly tell that he loves what he is doing. The warmth and friendliness that you see on air is extended during the set changes and breaks. He talks to the smallish studio audience (115 members) as if he’s just welcomed you into his home. You matter. You are part of the production and you enjoy his company. And the best thing you’ll be smiling the whole time you are there.

If you ever find yourself in LA and/or live in LA and feel a bit jaded about the industry…take my advice. Get tickets to see a taping of his show. It’s the best kept secret in town. You’ll laugh more than you ever had in a very long time.

Hats off to everyone involved from Peter Lassally, Craig Ferguson, Mike Nadius on down. May the ratings Gods keep shining upon you and may you continue having fun in the front of the camera for years to come. Thanks for sharing your good nature and humor with us every late night. Set your TIVOS if you never had the chance to catch his show…it’s well worth your time.

Here’s a sample of his work. Craig’s a newly minted US Citizen. That’s one of the best things to happen to our country. Enjoy.

I was a bit taken back by how many harsh reviews were written by the nation’s film critics today about the movie “Get Smart.” Man, some of the critics were just brutal in their critiques and when so many are of one accord that usually means something. To give you a small sampling of some of the comments, take a look at the lead to LA Times Movie Critic Kenneth Turnan’s review this morning.

“GET SMART” is a film mistaken about its own identity. As a reworking of one of the great 1960s TV comedies, you’d think being funny would be its main goal. But you would be wrong. Very, very wrong.”

I have read that the producers have taken the slap-stick hilarious dead-pan humor of the 60’s popular series and added James Bond-like special effects to the movie. It’s full of one-liners and it is mixed with huge stunts. Nevertheless, the movie got panned by those whom know the medium well; but if you visit the comments, websites and blogs of customers who have gone to see it today - they absolutely loved it. The reviews from the people filling the seats were that it was laugh out loud funny.

I’ll tell you what laugh out loud funny is. If you have a few minutes take a look at this first act from the very first episode of the television series. I know when I was watching it, I was actually guffawing out loud.

It was so hilariously written that it makes you want to see the second half. In case you do….here’s part 2.

Now take a look at this trailer from the new movie.

What do you think?

This post isn’t really about the movie, but more about the reason why the movie was made in the first place. I am going to make a bold statement here and know the answer, but I am going to say it anyway. Where have all the original ideas gone?

I wish we could turn back the clock to the time when Hollywood took chances and didn’t worry about the bottom line. That’s when we got our gems and movies with lasting impressions! Now I’m afraid to say that Studios are forced to play it safe and broad. You can’t please everyone - I just wish they would stop trying.

In case you haven’t noticed we’ve got a bunch of similar movies out right that appeal to a certain boyish audience. Comic book themed movies are all the rage. Scary movies are present as well as animated kids movies. That’s our summer. I’m staying out of the theater. How about you? There’s not one movie I’m dying to see.

This also applies to so many areas besides films. Let’s take a look at TV for a second. “The Price is Right” with Drew Carey vs. Bob Barker. People are missing Bob. The New Password - is doing okay….but the original was so perfect! The New American Gladitors, well that can be a wash. And soon we’re also going to be exposed to an updated re-make of the TV series “Circus with the Stars.”

I think in the area of food improving upon original recipes can work more easily. I know it didn’t work for Coca-Cola, but I do think it works for KFC. New and improved cleaning products are usually better too. I think we’re more accepting of those items, but PLEASE keep your hands off off film and TV classics. Corporate creative executives please start taking risks more and going with your gut again about new original content. I mean, if someone pitched “Seinfeld” today in our landscape, it wouldn’t be picked up, unless from one of the gutsier programmers like HBO, Showtime or FX. Those houses take risks - I may not agree with some of their choices, but at least their product is rich and fresh.

It’s hot here and I’m cranky and sticky. But, alas I’m joining with Google today and wishing you a very happy summer. As the temperatures rise where you are - may you be able to steal away to the local theater for a respite from the heat. And may the movie you’re watching be worth the price of admission.

Here’s to the first day of summer!

Didn’t know if you happened to read about the moon on the night of June 18 - that’s right it’s tonight. I’m sitting on my back patio porch swing eagerly waiting to take a shot of this spectacle. The moon is supposed to appear larger than usual, gotta love that, but it’s all an illusion. We’re getting tricked into thinking that it’s bigger than life. But, really, it is just that the moon is nearer the horizon, thus giving the affect that it’s supersized.

Regardless, I love it when things break up the routine. Solar eclipses are cool. Vapor trails in the sky are nice surprises. And rainbows- they are a wonder whenever you happen upon them.

I’ve included a photo I took of the size L moon tonight. I really couldn’t tell if it was a different size. A friend said he thought it was lower than usual-that would make it appear larger. But, nevertheless, this is a pretty clear shot taken from my run-of-the-mill camera from my backyard. (Sorry that the power line runs through the middle.)

I may not be able to tell you whether the moon was large or small, but I definitely can assure you it was full. I really don’t know what it is that makes Full Moons so interesting. I mean you hear tell of how people are a bit crazier when there is a Full Moon. According to Wikipedia, folklore points out that Full Moons are traditionally associated with temporal insomnia, insanity and various “magical phenomena” such as lycanthropy (which translated means humans turn into werewolves.) Ah, of the three I guess I’ll take insomnia!

And that’s not all…the British Medical Journal published two studies that said dog bites were twice as common during a Full Moon. (Hmmm doesn’t the Werewolf live in London? Maybe they weren’t your ordinary dog bites!) But, wait there’s more. There are conflicting reports. Australia’s Bradford Royal Infirmary found that dog bites were less likely during the Full Moon. (I’ve never heard of a Werewolf in Sydney, have you?)

Full Moons appear every 29 or 30 days. But, in case you wanted to figure out when the next one will appear, I’m including this handy equation for you. The date and time of a specific full moon (assuming a circular orbit) can be calculated from the following:

Just thinking about working that equation would give you insominia!

Also, the moon has a new name every month. Did you know that? I sure didn’t. In June, the English name for Moon is the Flower Moon; its Native American Name is Strawberry Moon and other names are Rose Moon, Hot Moon and Planting Moon. July has names too. English (Hay Moon); Native America (Buck Moon) Others: (Thunder and Mead Moon).

Gosh, I never knew that there was so much to the Moon. I mean, I guess I’ve just taken it for granted that it would be there for us night after night providing a source of light in the darkness. How many times have you walked to the restroom in the middle of the night to just light from the moon. Or had trouble falling to sleep and the moon beams provided you with a calming effect.

So, readers, you tell me. Was tonight’s moon just an illusion or did it appear larger than life to you? I’m believing it was a bit bigger - I mean we have the Oscars to make the “stars” shine. Why can’t the moon have a night to blaze high in the sky to remind us its there watching over us.

Sleep tight.

Ah-oooo, Werewolves of London
Ah-oooo, Werewolves of London
Take it Warren!

Dear Friends,

How much did you pay for a gallon of gas today? The stations by my house in Southern California range from $4.59 to $4.45 per gallon. Four days ago I just paid $4.04. How could it have increased by forty cents in four days! And how about those folks who need diesel…it’s already at $5.15 a gallon!

What’s going on? Why isn’t anything being done about this. I read and keep up on events and I’m not sensing that anyone is looking out for the consumers. Certainly not the White House or the Federal Government (that’s a whole other story.)

Every time I’m at the gas pump I feel like Howard Beale from the 1976 movie “Network” I want to scream “I am mad as hell and not going to take this anymore!” Don’t you feel that way too!

Everyone who I am talking to has had to adjust their lives because of the high gas prices. You just don’t jump in the car anymore. You have to think twice if the trip is worth it or if it can be combined with another. My neighbors have their Tacoma permanently parked in their driveway now since it costs $100 to fill it up. They are using their kids more economical cars. My mom has even jumped on the bandwagon and is combining her trips. I, too, even though I have a Prius am re-thinking my miles. And quite possibility, a trip we were planning won’t happen because of the oil/gas gouge. Heck, I’m even giving up curling this summer due to the high price of petro. So you know that it’s a serious issue with me.

The high price of fuel is not only affecting us at home, but when we fly. The airline industry is now charging (or soon will) $15 for your first checked bag. And that’s not all. They are charging you now for your beverages. If you want a soda, you better have two bills in your pocket to cover that charge. No more free anything in the friendly skies. And why? All due to oil prices.

This gas crisis has had me fired up for quite sometime and it didn’t help that last week’s Business Week centered on this situation. But, it wasn’t until I called one of my friends today whose passion is uncovering “cover ups” that I fully started to see who was responsible for these great influxs in gas prices. My friend wants to be referred to a Madisonian Federalist so from now on, he’ll just be Madison on my blog. I always appreciate talking to him for he scourers the web on topics and he doesn’t stop until he feels he gets an adequate explanation of all things that rule the earth. I don’t always agree with him and you don’t have to either, but I do appreciate his tenacious quest for the honest truth.

He too has been perplexed by the rising and not falling gas prices. I loved something that Madison said. He said that everyone is pointing out that we have an oil crisis. We don’t have an oil crisis. We have a financial crisis and currency crisis, but not an oil crisis. You see we have oil and lots of it. It’s just our Wall Street traders who are being the traders and causing the prices to go up. Look at this stat that Madison supplied me with today.

FACT: The United States consumed only 0.4% more gasoline in 2007 than we did in 2006.
3,390,977,000 (2007) vs. 3,377,174,000 (2006) barrels
Energy Information Administration official U.S. Department of Energy statistics:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/pet_cons_psup_dc_nus_mbbl_a.htm

Isn’t that unbelievable! We only consumed 0.4 more percent of gas last year than the year prior. If that’s the case, how do we get to the bottom of what’s going on. Who’s not minding the store. Or better yet, who is not regulating the store. How out of control does it have to get before we say ENOUGH ALREADY.

Why hasn’t there been a vocal group leading the charge! Why is everyone silent. Where’s the automobile industry. People won’t be driving their SUVs, heavy duty trucks or gas guzzlers as usual. Where’s the Teamsters. Independent truck drivers are just parking their trucks now - they can’t afford to run them. And the airline industry…I know you’ve got a ton of trouble…but this is hurting your efforts beyond belief.

And where are our citizens. Why aren’t we protesting! How do we band together on this and say NO! I don’t know exactly where to begin, but I would love your comments as to how you think we could make a stand. How is the gas gouge hurting you? What changes have you made? I’d love for you to speak out on my blog. This crisis affects us all!

In the Business Week article titled “Breaking Point” (June 9, 2008) credit counselor Bruce Hamlett talked about the pressure that the rising gas prices are having on the average American.

They’re asking, ‘Do I put gas in my car or do I pay this utility bill or do I pay the mortgage. It’s getting to the point where it’s an impossible choice.”

Again, how did we get in this mess that we can’t offer gas and our mortgages. More importantly, how do we get out? Where are our politicians - why are they so silent. We need help at the pump!

I’d love to hear your thoughts as well on this subject and about the price of gas in your town. Also, I’m hoping that I can get Madison to post some more thoughts on this as a guest commentator - so stay tuned.

Cindy - a perplexed driver

Today is graduation day for most public high schoolers. As I drove around town this afternoon I saw dozens of proud parents who had painted their cars with well wishes to their very own grads. So cool to see, but probably embarrassing for the kid.

So in honor of this day, I’m going retro and including my high school pix in this post…actually it is one of my favorite photos. I had great Farrah hair back then. Sorry I couldn’t find a color version -mom is the only one that has one and it still adorns our hallway wall these few years later. (I wish few years.)

As I reminised, I thought a bit about high school graduation day and deduced that it is one of the best days in life–Actually your final week of high school is right up there too. Why? The reason is that you pretty much can do no wrong. I mean finals are in the can. Graduation is coming. School is out for some forever. Great grad parties and presents are forthcoming. Your parents are brimming with pride about you. People are flying in. You’re making arrangements with friends for more parties and your college stuff has all been done. It’s an absolute blast. You’re flying on air. Just like your caps.

Having been through two graduations high school definitely ranked above college’s walk for sure. I mean in college you are a bit older and wiser to the world and you know that bills will soon have to be paid and the jobs that you are now seeking are important. Not just any old job will do. You’ve spent the last four to five years studying a particular subject in hopes of securing a position that will provide for advancements. There’s more pressure after college.

So this post is dedicated to the 2008 Graduating Class. You have all achieved something great today and your life is now before you for your own choosing. Choose wisely and listen in. Go after your dreams and don’t you dare let anyone take them away from you.

Enjoy your last moments with your graduating class. Shake hands and give as many hugs as possible for you may not see them again. So few ever come back to reunions. Also, remember to thank your teachers who made it possible for you to wear that cap and gown today.

Have a blast at your grad parties and enjoy this time before responsibilities kick in. This great feeling will probably last until Monday. That’s when the parents have had enough of you sleeping in. The summer job starts about then…and you still have to pick up your room.

In all seriousness though “Hats off” to you and your achievements today.

Best,

Cindy

Well today was another first. It was the first time I’ve ever attended a major league baseball weekday game. Look how gorgeous Angel Stadium looks!

Does it get better than that! I’ll answer that for you -Nope. And better yet…my Halos won -4 to 2 over Tampa Bay. I guess you can tell by the photo that I shot it when the groundskeepers were still out. Yup. We were there early. I attended the game as part of a group - my mom’s senior class from her church! Those seniors they love being early birds, but I didn’t mind. Is there ever a minute wasted at a ballpark? The Angels started out shaky, but they finished strong. That analogy short of mirrors me about now. I started this new adventure a bit shaky and I’m hoping to finish strong.

Sitting there in the stands I was getting that ping of excitement I sometimes get when I’m in certain environments. The ping is my personal alarm of sorts reminding me of the things I love in life or thrive under. I’ve gotten this feeling several other times in my career and it has always come when I was involved in planning an event or in the midst of a live production. I also get it when I’m at Disneyland - that place is just magical.

I was sitting there thinking it would be cool to work for a sports team again or be part of a production team. I think team is big with me. I am much better as a team player. I like working as a group and just came off of having one of the best PR teams around. It was magical there too. All cylinders hit and it was fun. And we landed big fish. The biggest. I was privileged and honored to work besides the industry’s best PR people in my last reign.

I don’t really know where this post is going. I haven’t been inspired to blog about anything in particular this week. I know I’m keeping a close eye on what’s going on with Sam Zell and his Tribune properties. I’m getting a bit “mad” about how he’s restructuring and I’m sure that post will soon be coming.

I also know that others want me to write about “inside” PR tricks and suggestions. I will do that. I also want to line up some guest commentators for you too. For as I’ve said above…honestly, this isn’t all about me. We’re a team.

Below is a very bad self-portrait of me today at the game. Those who are around me know I have this thing for snapping my own photos. If I didn’t I think I’d ever have any-at least that’s my thought for no one in my family ever has a camera except me.

As I walked around the ballpark it sort of came full circle for me. Right there in left field next to the Panda Express fast food restaurant was a sign promoting my alma mater, the University of La Verne. I thought it was a bold yet risky marketing move by them actually-sort of surprising. And even before that, as I was walking into the stadium I bumped into another alumnus Alex Gallardo who’s a LA Times senior sports photographer. He was there to shoot the game -and it’s always fun to bump into college buddies.

But, I guess because of the La Verne connections today, I’m supposed to talk about what I wanted to be when I graduated from college and since it is graduation time around these California parts-this walk down memory lane fits. I went into college and left college hoping to be a sportscaster. Too funny, huh. I sort of fell into public relations and stayed there ever since. I did intern in the sports department for KABC after college. It was there that I realized being an on-air reporter wasn’t for me. But it was there that I found out that I loved writing what the commentators said. That gave me a ping.

I love sports and the people involved with them. My time spent with Fox Sports’ executives and on-air talent were among the best times of my career. It’s a great field. Loads of fun. And usually always positive news to write about. And you get to spend lots of time at ballparks. Again…does it get any better than that.

I promise to write soon. Ah, that is after I attend to some household chores. E-Gadz.

…buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks…and don’t forget the hot dogs too!

Cindy

As you can see by the picture below that I’m in the midst of setting up my own shingle. (I know.. bad joke…but I couldn’t find any photos of people hanging up signs.)

Anyway…for the time being as I look for full-time work I am contemplating starting my own consulting business. I’m also thinking about expanding my horizons a bit and daring to ponder doing something totally different. I’m not quite sure what that looks like, but I’m having numerous chances to find out. This week alone, I assisted a friend teach her 8th grade P.E. class (that was fun…but a bit out of my wheelhouse. Man, I don’t remember being so chatty at that age!) I also watched a neighbor install a new fence (sort of hard work and dirty) and then today, I was supposed to help paint the “houses” in the ice of our curling rink. Ah, that’s not a job for me either. (Wet, cold, sore knees.) So I can take those off my list. And there’s still one more job that’s available right now that I definitely do not want and that’s the Office of the Vice President of the United States! Who wants that? And better yet why do McCain and Obama want to be our next President?

Actually I have to give props to the candidates. I mean, whoever wins is in for a rough beginning-we all know that and you have to admire then for wanting to jump in and try to fix our situations. The U.S. is topsy turvy and in desperate need of attention in so many areas. I mean where would you start? Which item on this is list is more of a priority than another. Look at the things that need to be addressed and immediately.

• The war in Iraq
• The deficit
• Health care
• Joblessness
• Recession
• Foreign Aid
• Lending situations
• Steroids in baseball

The list is endless. I pride myself in being pretty well organized and a multi-tasker, but I know I would fail if I was in charge of the goings on in the U.S. right now. I really wouldn’t know where to begin, but to start the delegation. Speaking of delegations (nice segue huh), we’ll soon find out who the VPs, the running mates will be. Let’s hope for perfect matches for we can only be strong as a team than if divided as a nation. It’s now time for America to put all partisan feelings aside and work together to help out those who are hurting. I mean does anyone have a handle on what’s going on with the gas prices? I’m not hearing that anyone is concerned about putting a stop to the gouging -have you?

Also, I read an article today that just sickened me. South Los Angeles is in desperate need of doctors, clinics and hospitals. Five of that area’s hospitals have closed. Someone please explain this to me. How in the world is it possible that we need less care for our brethren as our population grows. This shouldn’t be happening in Southern California. Our State has money…or, well used to. We need help! We need attention! We need leadership and direction.

With that being the case, whoever wins…we need to band together and start ’saying no’ to the things we can’t take anymore (war, price of gas) and say ‘yes’ to the things that we can to help make America unified again. There’s power in numbers and we all need to stand in the gap of our government and give them a chance.

Pray for our country. Pray for our soldiers. Pray for jobs, especially those we heard about today losing their livelihoods in the airline industry. It doesn’t appear that we will be turning the corner on any of these issues soon…so have patience…hold on and battened down the shingles, I mean hatches. To all my other colleagues in the unemployment line, I stand firm with you.

God’s Speed,

Cindy

This post to directed toward my 70 million other Facebook brethren — ENOUGH with the applications already. I mean how many times a day can a person get poked before bruising! Really now.

Despite my disdain for them sadly I just learned that over 140 new applications are added a day to the Facebook site. So I guess that they are here to stay. And they never seem to go away. Just when I thought that the Vampire application has seen its better day - bam - we’ve got another new one that will hang around for at least six months. Today alone I’ve been asked to join “Friends to Sell”, “Good Karma”, “Tuner Car,” “Social Me,” etc. etc. etc. And when I decline them, I am always a bit concerned that I am offending my friends. It’s not personal, really - I’ve just had enough.

I am a huge advocate of Facebook. I love it and find it still extremely useful not only for personal reasons, but professional. I like the privacy it affords me with personal messages and the fact that I can keep up with so many friends and colleagues in one place. But I can do without the silly invites and non-sensical groups to join.

I mean how many applications are really necessary?

How about this new one– “Is your girl wife material?” The site asks “Is your girl the one? Take this test to find out?” Thank goodness there are only four active users. Can you imagine — you’re at a party and one of your friends is newly engaged and when you ask him how he knew she was the one - he said that the Facebook application confirmed it!

Or better yet…J-Rock Teef…I’m not making this up. Its description is “Send your friends teef! Who doesn’t love an oral fascination?”

Think I’m making this up? I’m not and you can see for yourself. Just click here Facebook Applications.

Once there you can find out which musical instrument you would be if you wanted to be one in another life. You can take a test to see if you are a killer (good to know I guess-maybe that should be tied into the girl wife app). You can send money to China-that’s good and you can find out which Dead Rock Star You Are.

This all makes me wonder if there is someone who has to approve the applications before they become a reality. Is there a FCC for them? Maybe a Social Media Communications Commissioner position is in order. I think there should be one and heck why I’m at it I’d love to apply. That way I could “kill” more than 2/3 of the entrants and in doing so I would help to make this world less cluttered in one full swoop. I mean some users pages are so full of this crap…that it’s like an over stuffed closet. Call Closet Masters and clean them out.

I have to hand it to the application makers though. They make it so easy for people to share these worthwhile enhancements. It’s much less time consuming to hit “select all” then the one friend who might be amused by it.

Now the only application that I would really want is the one will automatically send the application back to the user with a “Thanks for thinking of me, but no thanks sign.” Now that one I’m interested in.

Got to go now and get ready clean my Facebook closet. Maybe there’s some new quiz I can take or a gift to receive that will make my day even more special. Oh brother!

-CR

Every time I get ready to blog, I feel like I am a Carrie Bradshaw knock-off. For those of you unaware (mostly men) who she is Carrie is the main character of the hit movie and former HBO series “Sex and the City.” Ms. Bradshaw was known for several things, speakable and unspeakable, but the only similarity that I have with her regards her career as a writer. Before she started to pen her columns she always began them with some thought-provoking question. And that’s sort of how my blogs begin too.

For instance, the thought-provoking question that I’ve been mind-muddling today is –”Is anyone really truly happy with where they are in their life?” I know this is a loaded question, but friends who called me today were subjected to helping me think through this idea.

I guess what spurred this on is that lately I’ve been feeling that I wish I was married. Life would be so much more joyful and fun sharing it with another so I think. I also believe that if I was married then my life would be just perfect. (A kid can daydream right?) But, after thinking these wild thoughts I quickly remembered how many people I know who are married and tell me how much they wish they were single. I even spoke to someone who was married and now is single and he shared that both have their own unique drawbacks. At the end of the day, however, it was Mom who came through. She had an awe-inspiring sense of clarity regarding the ‘grass is always greener’ philosophy. She was married for 51 years and now is a widow. She told me pretty matter-of-factly that she loves her life right now, especially the freedom she has to do as she pleases.

In true Carrie fashion then….”Do we have to wait till we’re widowed to find peace and contentment?”

I’m just having a laugh with you in this post. But, if anyone has any ideas they would like to share with me about how to find contentment on earth as opposed to heaven I’d love to hear about it. For even those of us with faith, have some secret desires or unspoken wishes, I’m sure. A new car always looks terrific. As does a new handbag. A new house. New hair color.

The list of if only’s is endless.

• If only I had a new job then…
• If only I lost ten pounds then…
• If only I got a raise…
• If only
• If only
• If only

If only we were content for this very precious moment. If we could open our mind and heart to take in the beauty of “now.” Right now it’s a beautiful night where I am. The stars and moon are casting wonderful shadows in my backyard. My family is safe and healthy. My computer rocks. My friends are supportive. God is good.

My marital status may say single, but I’m far from being alone. My wish for you is that you may find peace and contentment in moments right where you are. My hope is that these moments will string together enough for you to never say ‘if only’ ever again. If only…

Good night friends.

Carrie…er Cindy

P.S. When reading this to my Mom for her edits, she thought I was comparing myself to Terry Bradshaw! She was scratching her head wondering why I was comparing myself to the former football star. You can’t write this stuff - it’s just too good.