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First of Two
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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.

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Omega
Some other beginning's end
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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...

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Saltah'na
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Geography and History (both US and Canada), Computer Science, and Chemistry.

And don't underestimate the mind of a Canadian. There's more to America that I know than you think.

Congrats. Too bad I can't qualify.

And if you do win, have any idea on how you're gonna spend it?

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"My Name is Elmer Fudd, Millionaire. I own a Mansion and a Yacht."
Psychiatrist: "Again."

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Shik
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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?

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Kosh
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Way to go first!! I'm there if you need me, but I don't think I know much of anything that you don't, so I will only wish you luck!!

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Malnurtured Snay
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Why Pennsylvannia?

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Saltah'na
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I believe that working at a library is going to work in First's favour. Especially with literature.

Okay, maybe you shouldn't ask me about American History, just in case. But I do know much about American Geography.

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"My Name is Elmer Fudd, Millionaire. I own a Mansion and a Yacht."
Psychiatrist: "Again."

[This message has been edited by Tahna Los (edited September 20, 2000).]


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First of Two
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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.

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Saltah'na
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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.

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"My Name is Elmer Fudd, Millionaire. I own a Mansion and a Yacht."
Psychiatrist: "Again."


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Jeff Raven
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I'd try out for that... but they'd probably exclude me cuz I'm too smart...

*head gets stuck in the door*

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Curry Monster
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They'd take that 40% tax? Whoa. Doesn't that count as winnings over your end of the pacific?

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Omega
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It's income. They tax it. Heck, you win a car, you have to pay taxes on it.

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Malnurtured Snay
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Well, look at it like I do:

even if they tax your winnings, that's still 60% of a million you didn't have before, right? LOL.

Surprisingly, they don't tax my tips. Well, I'll keep quiet about that. I don't want them to start.

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Kosh
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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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First of Two
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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.

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"Ed Gruberman, you fail to grasp Ty Kwan Leap. Approach me, that you might see." -- The Master



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