I Don't Need It, They Do

This was taken a few hours ago at the SHAW studios. Morning taping of Alan Perry's weekly opinion panel -- a fun perk of working in local media. Alan makes a point to have a CFAXer on each week, and it's my turn. Check it out tonight and most of Saturday on Channel 11.

The makeup was intense today! Some sort of cream base before a full coating of powder. The fellow in the background, Chris, usually does this task -- and keeps it to light touch-ups only to limit the male to male contact. TV lights do nothing for a romantic setting, let me tell you.

I used to get all worked up and nervous for these appearances, the first handful of times. Now it seems like no big deal. I think this is SHAW Panel #11 or 12 for me, but I'd have to ask Mom to be sure. I can handle talking with people in front of the camera, but it's a different thing altogether to talk right into it towards the audience. I suppose it would be the same as a radio mic, but I prefer the non-visual medium. Tonight I will be wearing ripped jeans and a suggestive T-shirt to work.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I like to claim ownership of this holiday, given my surname. I wonder if any bartenders will play along.