I believed that by coming to this blog with open heart and soul — sharing my family, my pets, my lentil soup recipe — I’d be guaranteed access to suitable interview subjects. Alas, nothing could be farther from the truth.
Accordingly, I have decided to take a cue from literary agents. I will post my requirements in a clear and forthright manner. Applicants should answer the questions by choosing one, truthful answer, then obeying the instructions which follow.
1. Who do you wish to serve as your interviewer:
A. Jan, the über-responsible, boring ex-physician who fears she sports a hint of moustache?
B. The Tart, with her outrageous, witty, insightful, brave and modest persona?
2. What level of emotional vulnerability are you willing to display for Tartitude’s readership?
A. The standard, akin to a employment interview.
B. I’d open a vein for you, but arterial flow? No, that’s too much.
C. Depends — which I’ll need, in view of my emotional incontinence. Slip some Ativan into a vein and let’s go, babeeee!
3. Are there any interview subjects you’d consider off-limits?
A. My family, stint in rehab, sex life.
B. Um…can I ask what you’d consider offens—
C. Nope. I’m good.
4. Any interview subjects you especially want me to cover?
A. That rash in my nether parts would make a good topic.
B. Now that you mention it, I’d be a little weirded-out if—
C. I’ll leave all decisions up to you.
Now take a pencil and grade your answers according to the following criteria: If you selected A for any question, give yourself zero points; a B answer is worth 5 points; C, 20 points.
If you scored 60 points or higher, congratulations! You have qualified for a citrus-infused interview. Proceed to this page and enjoy input your contact information.
If you scored 40-59 points, thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, due to the current high volume of applicants, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please check back in 2018.
If you scored 39 points or less, *derisive laughter*, WTF are you on? Go away and don’t return until you’ve shed some hubris, along with all concept of personal boundaries.
Oh….oh yum. And I was all excited about being interviewed! *whimper* But no, really, you crack me up lady 😛 And now I will have nice dreams…
ChristaCarol, LOL, thank you for being the first brave soul to post a comment. If you care to redeem them, that gesture earned youf 60 points right there. 😉 Sleep well.
Woop – I got me one dem 6o or over – haw! *laughing*
I love the look of your blog. I want to do something with mine but not sure what – it’s B O R I N G. Going to get my website re-done in the next few months, too. la la la la tee dah! 😀
Kat, you’re only the first who’s willing to *confess* to lack of boundaries. 😉
Thank you for the compliments on my website! I never thought myself to be a visual person, but I’m surprised what a difference it makes to me to come here and feel cheered. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I began with the oranges, and things kind of grew from there. Perhaps you can find an image with colors and a mood you like?