Since I am a professional writer, I thought that I would grant my very first interview. I called various television stations and offered them the chance to be the first to interview me. To my surprise they had never heard of me. Next I contacted the newspapers within a 600 mile radius of me. There was no luck, but on a positive note I now subscribe to thousands of local newspapers. I contacted every university, college, technical college in the continental United States, including Claire’s Beauty College/Dry cleaners in Mouse Jaw. Idaho. I have now made it impossible for any person I know, will know, or hope to know will no longer have an opportunity for a higher education.
I then had a major epiphany, yes, I do get an occasional epiphany. Where was I? Oh, ya my epiphany. I figured that as my new shiny novel was a Historical thingy, maybe the best people to interview me should be our public school students. I might even be able to mold a few young minds, or become an inspirational role model. Life lesson number 2987, not all epiphanies are good epiphanies. My grandchildren, and their grandchildren will now have to commute to another state or country in order to get their high school diploma.
A secondary epiphany popped into my mind. How hard can it be to interview myself? I’m a relatively smart person, with occasional brilliance. So, I am going to do just that, interview myself.
My first guest is a well known author, OK well known in his own home, Ramon Ballard. Welcome to my blog Ramon. May I call you Ramon?
RB---Thank you, yes you may call me Ramon.
raballard… Let’s get started. My first question is. Are there aliens in the inner office feeding you answers to my questions to you telepathically?
RB----First let me say how thrilled I am to be here today. I was unaware that you were following my lackluster career.
raballard… Just answer the question.
RB---I have never thought about that possibility. However, I am certain aliens have more important fish to fry. You know politicians, clergy, jurors, certain blog writers. I am not on too many alien watch lists.
raballard… very well, if that’s your doubtful story. Next question. Why are manhole covers round?
RB---I suppose that round covers are more appealing to the eyes? I really don’t know. I don’t write about manhole covers
raballard… Very well. Shall we continue? How many gas stations would you say there are in the United States?
RB---What? Maybe a few thousand. Where are you going with this line of questioning?
raballard… How many interviews have you been in charge of Mr. Ballard? Let’s leave the questioning to the professionals shall we. If aliens landed in front of you and, in exchange for anything you desire, offered you any position on their planet, what would you want
RB---I wouldn’t want to be offered a position by alien attackers. Are we going to talk about my book?
raballard… Patience, this must be your first interview. If you were a salad, what kind of dressing would you have?
RB---Thousand Island. That’s a ridiculous question. Ask me about THE LAST CHANCE.
raballard… Who do you like best, your mom or dad?
RB---You know mom passed. Are you completely crazy?
raballard…In a small room you have a refrigerator, if you left the door of the 'fridge open would the temp in the room fall or would the temp in the 'fridge rise? Why?
RB---That’s it, I’m out of here. You have not asked one question about how or why I wrote THE LAST CHANCE. You have not asked about my experience while seeking publication.
raballard…What makes you angry? Did Ramon leave? Why? Well there you have it, the first interview of astronaut Ramon Ballard. What……..sorry Author Ramon Ballard, I suppose he wrote some book. Join us next time when I interview the president of the raballard fan club, Ramon Ballard.
I then had a major epiphany, yes, I do get an occasional epiphany. Where was I? Oh, ya my epiphany. I figured that as my new shiny novel was a Historical thingy, maybe the best people to interview me should be our public school students. I might even be able to mold a few young minds, or become an inspirational role model. Life lesson number 2987, not all epiphanies are good epiphanies. My grandchildren, and their grandchildren will now have to commute to another state or country in order to get their high school diploma.
A secondary epiphany popped into my mind. How hard can it be to interview myself? I’m a relatively smart person, with occasional brilliance. So, I am going to do just that, interview myself.
My first guest is a well known author, OK well known in his own home, Ramon Ballard. Welcome to my blog Ramon. May I call you Ramon?
RB---Thank you, yes you may call me Ramon.
raballard… Let’s get started. My first question is. Are there aliens in the inner office feeding you answers to my questions to you telepathically?
RB----First let me say how thrilled I am to be here today. I was unaware that you were following my lackluster career.
raballard… Just answer the question.
RB---I have never thought about that possibility. However, I am certain aliens have more important fish to fry. You know politicians, clergy, jurors, certain blog writers. I am not on too many alien watch lists.
raballard… very well, if that’s your doubtful story. Next question. Why are manhole covers round?
RB---I suppose that round covers are more appealing to the eyes? I really don’t know. I don’t write about manhole covers
raballard… Very well. Shall we continue? How many gas stations would you say there are in the United States?
RB---What? Maybe a few thousand. Where are you going with this line of questioning?
raballard… How many interviews have you been in charge of Mr. Ballard? Let’s leave the questioning to the professionals shall we. If aliens landed in front of you and, in exchange for anything you desire, offered you any position on their planet, what would you want
RB---I wouldn’t want to be offered a position by alien attackers. Are we going to talk about my book?
raballard… Patience, this must be your first interview. If you were a salad, what kind of dressing would you have?
RB---Thousand Island. That’s a ridiculous question. Ask me about THE LAST CHANCE.
raballard… Who do you like best, your mom or dad?
RB---You know mom passed. Are you completely crazy?
raballard…In a small room you have a refrigerator, if you left the door of the 'fridge open would the temp in the room fall or would the temp in the 'fridge rise? Why?
RB---That’s it, I’m out of here. You have not asked one question about how or why I wrote THE LAST CHANCE. You have not asked about my experience while seeking publication.
raballard…What makes you angry? Did Ramon leave? Why? Well there you have it, the first interview of astronaut Ramon Ballard. What……..sorry Author Ramon Ballard, I suppose he wrote some book. Join us next time when I interview the president of the raballard fan club, Ramon Ballard.
