Appearing on the show was not only the wildest most exciting thing outside of family I've ever done, but I have never shared so much of myself with people outside of my friends and family. It was an emotional journey but I would do it all over again just to meet the wonderful people I was blessed to have met. I also hope my story brings inspiration to anyone who might need it.
I've never had problems sharing my emotions with people and choose to raise my children with open communication; so for me it only makes sense that I be open and share what's in my heart with...*gulp*...all of the world. I never worry about being seen as silly and can always have a good laugh at my own expense. I attribute most of this to being British- nudge nudge...wink wink.
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I've never had problems sharing my emotions with people and choose to raise my children with open communication; so for me it only makes sense that I be open and share what's in my heart with...*gulp*...all of the world. I never worry about being seen as silly and can always have a good laugh at my own expense. I attribute most of this to being British- nudge nudge...wink wink.
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Here's the lovely Lisa Kennedy, my son Michael, me and Sully right after the audition Pitch.
To describe my very first pitch I'll use the words 'ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING!' After I was done, I was happy to have been able to walk out on my own accord as my legs had turned all ba'noodley!
Taking the last of my family's money and flying down to LA with my son for the audition brought my invention and dream back alive.
The best advice I can give for anyone pitching their product to any company is to be yourself and be honest about your product.
I learned so much in a few days with this great team. The DRTV spot was fast paced and the taping lasted all day while I was there and still time after that. Many shots of the same thing with different angles so they have a selection to edit with in the end. Creating sound bites and still shots. You should see what goes into making a good chip crunch!
I learned so much in a few days with this great team. The DRTV spot was fast paced and the taping lasted all day while I was there and still time after that. Many shots of the same thing with different angles so they have a selection to edit with in the end. Creating sound bites and still shots. You should see what goes into making a good chip crunch!
The love for Billy Mays is so strong with all of the people who knew him. His name is always accompanied with a look of endearment and they yell out to Billy while working. All I can think is what a man he must have been. I got to know him through season 1 and thought he was hilarious! By the end of hearing a few words about him from almost everyone I met I couldn't help but feel I had lost a great opportunity in my life to have met an amazing spirit. Rest In Peace Billy Mays.
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The talent that Sully has is incredible. His voice is loud and strong and his words are crisp and clear. You only see a few moments of what he says in the final commercial, but he's there for hours saying the same thing with different ways, words and tones for the editors to work with later on. The editors then put all of his statements together how they please with the different takes of choice.
Hmmmm... even with it taken in sections, I'm not as good as Sully and hear all of my statements end the same way...with the pitch of my voice going higher. That sounds annoying LOL...I'll practice :-)
I never thought I would love anything as much as I love this industry- I find it addicting! The more I learn the more I love it and the good people I've met have made it more exciting! Is this even possible?!
I truly believe anyone can achieve anything they want. It just matters how bad its wanted!
