Four seasons, 52 weeks and 60 episodes later I am back with my thoughts and comments about how the last year of my life went. I am assuming if you are reading this that you have taken a real interest in The Hook and I would like first and foremost like to thank you for all your support. It is truly amazing to know that people appreciate what I do; even those that I may never get a chance meet face to face. Without you I would not get to do what I love to do, so thank you very much.
2008 was great, but flew by faster than a dragonfly. Before I knew it, it was time for another “Year In Review”. I felt like the level of artists for this year had stepped up. I interviewed some A-list artists such as Pink, Sheryl Crow, Nickelback, Leona Lewis, Spice Girls and my favorite the almighty Al Green himself. I also was able to step outside the world of Pop Music and learn about South Asia’s Bollywood industry and even the Canadian Country Music scene.
Although, with the increase in the number of interviews compared to 2007, I was definitely much busier this year. I recall doing something like 5 interviews in 6 days one week; not to mention events such as the Juno’s or the Celebrity Gala where I had more interviews by the hour than Robert Downy Jr. has had DUI charges. Yes, there were definitely times where I hated the sound of my own voice, but that just comes with the territory.
Though I would never trade my show for anything less than a prepaid summer home off the coast of the Maldives, I have realized that I am in need of help for 2009 if I want to step it up a notch. No one man is an island and the answer is an assistant a.k.a. my own personal slave.
It was initially a recommendation by a friend, although the more I pondered I started to envision just how grand that would be. Really, imagine it for just a moment. I would never again have to put on my own Lav, press my own espresso, pick up my own clothes or even brush my own teeth again. I am thinking along the lines of P. Diddy’s Fonzworth Bentley, who was a bravura exemplar of support. I would agree that the umbrella carrying was a bit overboard but I am not certain if that is simply my ego or my scruples talking. Either way I can guarantee you that as my assistant you will not be required to help me shield my skin from the sun; however, I will not decline the offer if it arises…hahah!
No, really, on a serious note, given all my new projects in 2009 (The Hook, OTB and Morning Electric) it is just the next step in evolution so I have decided to launch my own search. I am not sure what to call it yet, but it will definitely be open to the public and the only requirement is your own umbrella. Just kidding!
There are no requirements, except an earnest curiosity for journalism. So, let the games begin…See you in 2009
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