Dara Torres update
Remember my overarching proclamation that I was going to try to interview multi-Olympic medal winner and hometown girl Dara Torres here at Tropic of Mom? I have submitted two polite requests to her managers, PMG Sports, and haven't had a response.
(Can I pull at my collar and do my Rodney Dangerfield impression?
"I can't get no respect.")
I know Dara Torres is a busy woman. But you would think PMG Sports would at least reply to my message instead of ignoring me. Something like this would be fine:
"Dear Holly:
In this world, there are big fish and small fish. You are merely a worm. Or a plankton. Ms. Torres is busy appearing on the Tonight Show and walking the runway for Fashion Week in New York. Not only that, but Ms. Torres recently had surgery on her shoulder. She certainly doesn't have time to chat with you, a mere (cough) blogger.
However, we have penciled you in for a spot that might be open in May 2012. Ms. Torres' medals will need some polishing by then, and if you don't mind cleaning them up, then we'll see if we can make a deal with you for an interview. Don't call us -- we'll call you.
Seriously,
PMG Sports"
See, because I used to actually be a paid writer, I am familiar with being ignored for interview requests. It's fine. You can't hurt my feelings. I'll just keepstalking trying.
(Can I pull at my collar and do my Rodney Dangerfield impression?
"I can't get no respect.")
I know Dara Torres is a busy woman. But you would think PMG Sports would at least reply to my message instead of ignoring me. Something like this would be fine:
"Dear Holly:
In this world, there are big fish and small fish. You are merely a worm. Or a plankton. Ms. Torres is busy appearing on the Tonight Show and walking the runway for Fashion Week in New York. Not only that, but Ms. Torres recently had surgery on her shoulder. She certainly doesn't have time to chat with you, a mere (cough) blogger.
However, we have penciled you in for a spot that might be open in May 2012. Ms. Torres' medals will need some polishing by then, and if you don't mind cleaning them up, then we'll see if we can make a deal with you for an interview. Don't call us -- we'll call you.
Seriously,
PMG Sports"
See, because I used to actually be a paid writer, I am familiar with being ignored for interview requests. It's fine. You can't hurt my feelings. I'll just keep
Labels: blogging, celebrities, the mom crazies
posted by Holly at 2:17 PM
4 Comments:
I think it is sad that they haven't even replied!!! Fans and readers are the support that especially women athletes need to stay in the game and get sponsors!
Heck, I admire you for even trying!
Good for you for sending her interview requests! She is a tough one. I tried reaching her for an interview while I was conducting interviews for a mom social network. I was able to reach and interview the founder of Baby Einstein.
Dana Torres?
No reply.
I, too, admire you for trying. Just you wait she'll come back crawling. Her AND Phelps! :)
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