I've worked as an actor since I was a kid, and I know a thing or two about getting through an audition. But this was different -- there was no script, no role to read for. The host was going to audition me to see if I was interesting (and credible) enough to be a guest on her show. I couldn't fall back on someone else's scripted words or a well-rehearsed monologue.
As I sat in my office and waited for the phone to ring, I was nervous. What was I going to say? What if I sounded like a moron? Or said something stupid? Or ... worst of all ... what if I found I had absolutely nothing to say at all?
The phone rang.
I took a deep breath, sent up a prayer for the right words at the right time, and answered.
Once I let go of my fear, the interview went very well. In fact, the host and I ended up chatting a lot longer than we'd intended. So apparently I am sufficiently fascinating ... at least for one hour's worth of radio time! ;-)
I've been booked for Monday 22 December from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. You can get info about the show here.
