CLO - Chief Love Officer

So, one day I am sitting at my desk and my phone rings.  Here is how the conversation went:

Sue:  Hello?

Producer:  Hi, this is Melanie from the Steve Harvey Show here in Chicago.  I am a show producer.

Sue:  Oh, hello Melanie.  How can I help you?  (Work phone, thought it might be work related).

Producer:  We received a very long email about you and was hoping we could talk to you about being on the Steve Harvey Show.

Sue:  You did?  From who?

Producer:  We received it from your friend Deborah.  She said you are single with hilarious stories and thought you would be good for the show.

Sue:  Really – do you want a fun fact about Deborah?  She is single too!

Producer:  Well, we would love to discuss this further about having you on the show.  Perhaps we could have a group of girls and have it be like a dating show with a guy?

Me:  Oh, heck no.  First, I don’t share.  Second, I am not going to compete for a guy.  Not my style.

Producer:  Well, we could do it one on one then.  We can do it the way you want.

Me:  Well, that is something that would be better but I will have to think about it.

Producer:  Please take down my number so you can call me if you have any interest.  We will do it so you are entirely comfortable. 

Producer: We just need a “character” on the show and I know I am talking to one.

Me:  You got that right.

Producer:  We hope to hear from you!

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Lesson learned?  The show moved to LA and was cancelled.  Don’t let opportunities pass you by!  I should have jumped at the chance.