Today was my TV interview with Jenna Stauffer on WEYW. She's a lovely lady, very nice and seemed genuinely interested in the book because she talked to me for several minutes after the interview.
I made some huge wardrobe mistakes that became abundantly apparent as soon as I saw myself on the screen, but it was too late to fix any of them. At least I didn't flash nipple like Janet Jackson, but that probably would have been smarter than what I actually did. Let me share what I learned in case you find yourself in the face of a TV camera:
- Never wear your hair up, girls. If you see my interview, you will see why this is something I wish someone had told me BEFORE today:
- Wear a blouse with sleeves that go at least to your elbow. TV makes even slim arms (not that I have them) look flabby and fat and when pressed against your side, they look mutantly huge
- Keep your upper body poised over your thighs or knees, never lean back in your chair, even if sitting up straight.
I had my hair up, thinking I looked more professional and neat. I wore a black top with cap sleeves. Just wait til you see my arms. I sat up straight but had my back pressed to the back of the chair. I looked like a tick. A big tick stuffed full of blood with a round tiny head. I actually coughed and choked when I saw what I looked like on the monitor but it was too late. Jenna assured me I looked fine. . . what else could she do? Scream, "Oh my God, you're a human tick!"?
True to the message in my book, I have decided to laugh at my first TV appearance. What else can I do? Crying and bitching won't help - and I know this from personal experience because I tried it for a couple hours following the interview - so all I can do is laugh. And drink.
I learned a lot about what not to do and even better, I didn't fart on air. Huge accomplishment.
On to the next. I have a radio interview Thursday on 104.1FM (Marathon) and then will be on the Girl's Night Out Radio Show (Islamorada) for a date yet to be determined. At least I can "sound" thin on the radio.
Now, I have a truffle macaroni and cheese to get out of the oven.
Congratulations....You've done it...it's over..you have learned some things. But, I'm sure it was not as bad as you wrote. I know you will write to me and tell me that it was, but I doubt it. You are a beautiful, poised woman and I'm sure it showed.
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