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Mudcat
My other strong memory was being told repeatedly to speak louder and show more enthusiasm. That was very off-putting. By the time I was done, I was speaking/acting in this weird unnatural way and feeling like a choad.
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If I may be candid for a minute, I think that's a major point. You're a very soft-spoken man Muddy, with a deliberate/slow/professorial manner of speech - and I can see how that would not be a particularly desirable trait for TV people. I dunno that I can offer any advice here, but yeah, you probably need to act livelier and speak a bit faster and with more intonation. I'm pretty damn sure you can pull it off without feeling stupid, you might just need to rehearse. Maybe record yourself and review the video afterwards, I dunno.
 
Maybe I should down a couple of Red Bulls right before I go in. Just kidding about that but I will have lots of time on the drive down to think about exactly what I will say for each contingency. I expect I will basically have a script planned for each of my 5 interview topics so I should be able to rattle off whatever I have to say.



Anyway, it's decided. Suit and tie.



On to other things. Brushing up on the history of war today. Not a great topic for me, especially when you get into the specifics of American wars. Was General Beauregard at Appomattox Court House or the French and Indian War or fokking Operation Desert Storm?

So many wars. Human beings are idiots.
 
Mudcat
Cargo pants? Isn't that those pants with all the pockets n' shit? Like I used to wear working in warehouses and I would stuff pens and a tape measure and an exacto knife in them? You're saying I should go to the audition in warehouse attire? Are you fucking with me?

The stupid thing is everyone is giving me advice about pants and socks and how my belt needs to match my shoes. Basically all you ever see on the show is the contestants from the chest up anyway. I should be able to wear my fluorescent orange shorts.

But no I guess not.



Anyway, I bought this damn suit - spent good money for it - and I have worn it exactly once. I have no other prospects for ever wearing it again. It's a pretty nice suit.

I am thinking, the suit.
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I almost pissed myself laughing at this
 
Mudcat
Maybe I should down a couple of Red Bulls right before I go in. Just kidding about that but I will have lots of time on the drive down to think about exactly what I will say for each contingency. I expect I will basically have a script planned for each of my 5 interview topics so I should be able to rattle off whatever I have to say.



Anyway, it's decided. Suit and tie.



On to other things. Brushing up on the history of war today. Not a great topic for me, especially when you get into the specifics of American wars. Was General Beauregard at Appomattox Court House or the French and Indian War or fokking Operation Desert Storm?

So many wars. Human beings are idiots.
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And remember muddy, according to the Americans they won the war of 1812....... even if Alek knows the truth.
 
I still have cargo pants and shorts...... I"m looking for a good pair of jorts too. because even bigal said she would never touch me again if she saw me wear them. I'd like to put it too the test come aug 21st


Muddy, don't cram too much. just make sure your brain is well lubed with healthy food, supplements, sleep, relaxation, and classical music, and your favorite music. take time in repose to just let your mind rest when you aren't sleeping and listen to music and let all the neural connections to the memories that were stored way way way way back get greased and lubed by relaxing endorphins. do lots of exercise, get the "runners/bikers" high and get lots of natural sunlight....

laugh, be with friend, remind yourself how fun life is as roller coaster adventure and just be confident in yourself...
 
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