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And then my courtship with Richard ended—as abruptly and mysteriously as it began. The high school quarterback had asked me to the prom, seemingly forgetting my braces, ample backside and pock-marked face only to rescind the offer hours before the main event. How was I going to return the shantung balloon skirt and elaborate hairpiece? That’s how I felt, anyway…
But, it was cordial. It was more than decent. It was an email of polite proportions. “We are looking for someone with more tabloid experience,” he began. Hold the phone—Fox News Channel didn’t count as a tabloid? Damn.
Back to blogging and book deals…
June 28th, 2006 at 11:24 am
Sorry you didn’t get the job.
I love both your blogs. I’m sure you’ll make Richard and Co. regret their mistake once your book hits the stands.
June 28th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Not sure what’s more disturbing, that a) I know what “shantung” is, or b) They didn’t consider your Fox News work as being “tabloidal”. Pshaw I say.
ps- My musings?! Surely you jest, musings of an imbecile to be sure! (Read: in the works sister).
June 28th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Too bad about the job. I’m sure your book will be great!
June 28th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out. As they say, when one door closes, three more open. I’m sure the next opportunity will be right around the corner.
June 29th, 2006 at 9:23 am
Page Six is fun to read, because it’s tabloid. Your style is more sophisticated than that.
Blogging and book deals sounds like a better arrangement to me.
June 29th, 2006 at 1:41 pm
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June 29th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
Not that you need a pep talk, you don’t seem like the kind of person who needs her hand held. I think you are better off without FN.
Just my opinion, but you are too fun and creative for a stiff right wing news channel.
Keep your head held high (were it should be) and make that cutie guy of yours whip up a fab. meal! (Pep talk or not at least you’re going to get a feast out of it!)
June 29th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
I’m with Laurie…and remember, the high school football player always ends up fat and unattractive, you’re better off without him.
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June 29th, 2006 at 4:25 pm
Hey, put Page Six on one scale, and Scribner on the other… how do things balance out?
I thought so : )
Yeah, and what Nora said about the puffy old football player. I saw him last week and he is a catch no more
June 29th, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Ah, sweet justice for the men who weren’t “meatheads” in high school.
Time, ever the equalizer.
June 30th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Tabloids are so yesterday’s news. The Post and the News will have to get with it or they will be left in the dust with so many other ‘rags’ that are no longer with us.
Richard needs to get with the program if he wants to be part of the 21st century.
July 4th, 2006 at 2:10 am
Phooey on R. Just means you have better things ahead!