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This is to let y'all know, I'm well on my way to meeting Regis. I got my first callback today, about a half-hour ago. I advance to level two next thursday. If I get a callback after that... I'm going to New York. Taping's on the 11th, so if you don't hear from me for a few days...
EEP!
Right now I'm so exited I could just... oops. I did. Better clean that up.
------------------ "Ed Gruberman, you fail to grasp Ty Kwan Leap. Approach me, that you might see." -- The Master
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Well, congratulations, First! If you need someone to put on your phone-a-friend list, give me an e-mail. Frank's got the addy. My specialites are geography, math, some sciences, some religion, and (of course) politics.
Name's Rob Farquar, right? Just in case I see it...
------------------ "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
Shik
Starship database: completed; History of Starfleet: done; website: probably never
Member # 343
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Yeah, mee, too. I've seen this show & it's disgustingly easy. You have to be an idiot not to win. Looks like I can answer any of the questions as long as they're not sports-related.
I only ask for a humble $2500 to relocate myself to central Pennsylvania. Barring that, how in the WORLD did you manage to apply?
------------------ "My dear, I used to think that I was serving humanity... and I pleasured in the thought. Then I discovered that humanity does not want to be served; on the contrary it resents any attempt to serve it. So now I do what pleases Jubal Harshaw." ---Jubal Harshaw, Stranger In A Strange Land
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My weak areas are Arts and Entertainment (but my gf can handle that -- she's seen about every movie, musical, broadway show, etc. ever invented) and Sports.
I expect that IF I am selected, and IF I win a 'fastest-finger' question, I could go all the way.
How did I apply? I called the phone number, and answered three 'fast finger' type questions correctly. I forget what the phone # is, but I could post it for you later (much later, I don't want any real competition).
What would I do with a million? (after taxes gobble up $400,000, of course) In decreasing order of probability:
1. Marry girlfriend. 2. Get own house. 3. Get new car. 4. Deposit leftovers in bank/credit union where they would hopefully acquire decent interest. Possibly invest some. 5. Possibly retire, use show-derived fame/appeal/personal magnetism as possible moneymaker. Commercial endorsement deal? If that nude jerk from "Survivor" can do it... 6. in 2008 or so, use funds to make bid for U.S. Presidency. Win. Conquer Earth. Give to The Brain as Christmas present.
------------------ "Ed Gruberman, you fail to grasp Ty Kwan Leap. Approach me, that you might see." -- The Master
Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
Member # 33
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Commentary on Probability :
1) 100%. No doubt about it. 2) 80%. You could get an apartment, or a condo, or.... 3) 75%. Depends on the car and colour you want. 4) Leftovers in Credit Union: 100%. Some Investing: 75%. 5) 10%. We don't know what you look like. Some of us might not want to 6) -10%, if there was such a probability.
------------------ "My Name is Elmer Fudd, Millionaire. I own a Mansion and a Yacht." Psychiatrist: "Again."
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Dude!! Invest all of it. Let that money amke money for you. You can take out loans to buy a house or a car and your winnings would still be makeing money for you. Just make nice conservetive investments.
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Perhaps. I just REALLY need my own place. Especially after goal #1. (Besides, buying on interest and making payments can be more expensive. Lotsa folks give discounts for immediate payment.
------------------ "Ed Gruberman, you fail to grasp Ty Kwan Leap. Approach me, that you might see." -- The Master
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