What happens when I try to fit as many jokes into a TED Talk as I possibly can. Out on Monday! Plus recs for Harry Baker's Trying, Ernesto Morales' Object Solutions, and Ted Gioia on Fela Kuti.
"So there I was, literally sitting on the floor in front of this snack station with my backpack fully unzipped and wide open as I shoveled bags and bags of gourmet snacks inside. Mid-shoveling, a woman turned the corner, saw me, and gasped. I instinctively yelled out, 'They told me I’m allowed to take the snacks!'
This very kind woman then told me that, no, she was not there to police my hoarding, but that in fact, my podcast was her favorite podcast and had been wondering if she might run into me in person. To be clear, that never happens to me. In fact, this was only the second time I’ve ever been recognized by a fan in my life. And this time, it was by a woman standing over me as I was committing a free-snack-based felony on the second floor of a Canadian convention center. It was NOT my most flattering look. As they, never meet your heroes."
I look forward to seeing the Ted Talk - will you be discussing the pilfering of snacks?
No! One of the first rules of a heist is to never discuss the operation until you've successfully exited the building.
I can't wait to listen to the talk :) So so cool!
Thanks, Sarah!
dear chris,
beautiful piece as always.
i LOVE (and relate very much to) this story:
"So there I was, literally sitting on the floor in front of this snack station with my backpack fully unzipped and wide open as I shoveled bags and bags of gourmet snacks inside. Mid-shoveling, a woman turned the corner, saw me, and gasped. I instinctively yelled out, 'They told me I’m allowed to take the snacks!'
This very kind woman then told me that, no, she was not there to police my hoarding, but that in fact, my podcast was her favorite podcast and had been wondering if she might run into me in person. To be clear, that never happens to me. In fact, this was only the second time I’ve ever been recognized by a fan in my life. And this time, it was by a woman standing over me as I was committing a free-snack-based felony on the second floor of a Canadian convention center. It was NOT my most flattering look. As they, never meet your heroes."
you are my hero. i'm glad we've met.
love
myq
hahaha Myq I love that you relate to this!
You are MY hero