Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Funny and Famous


A few of you asked about the red carpet event I covered over the weekend, so I thought I'd share a little bit. My day job is writing and producing entertainment content for a website, and I was given the opportunity to cover the first ever Comedy Awards. It was my first red carpet experience, and here's what I learned:
  • I learned that a red carpet is chaotic and loud, but you make friends with the reporters next to you. 
  • I learned that comedians are really funny, but you shouldn't laugh too much or you'll waste valuable question-asking time.
  • I learned that standing in one position for two hours in heels in thirty degree weather leaves you with numb feet. 
  • I learned that Will Ferrell is probably one of the nicest celebrities out there -- he talked to every person on the red carpet. 
  • I learned that even reporters should smile. That's my face in the background, awkward expression and all, smack between Jon Stewart and Andy Samberg.
[photo courtesy of: wireimage]

23 comments:

  1. Sounds chaotic, but still very exciting. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd love to meet Will Farrell and yell "more cow bell!" J/k

    Have a great day!
    X,
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  2. So fun! I love Jon Stewart, but that's really interesting to hear about Will Ferrell.

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  3. that's so cool! sounds like an awesome job to have, although i'd probably be way to nervous to interview celebs. however, i've always wanted to meet will ferrell. he's such a funny guy! i loved him on snl. it's good to hear that he's so down-to-earth.

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  4. How fun and exciting,even if your feet are numb! I bet you looked great among the celebrities!

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  5. Minus the cold weather and being stuck in the same spot for two hours, that all sounds like a lot of fun. From all the awkward candid shots of me, I just learned it's best to always be smiling. And it's so nice to know Will Ferrell really is an awesome guy.

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  6. fabulous!! what a fun job x
    annawithlove.com

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  7. That's awesome! I hope you had a great time!

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  8. Hehe That photo is great!! :o)
    That sounds like such a fun even to cover!

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  9. It always looks so glamorous on tv, but you never hear about the 'behind-the-scenes' from the reporters. Such a great experience and awesome opportunity. :)

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  10. That is so awesome!! And I love hearing about nice celebrities!

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  11. How fun! So glad to hear Will Ferrell is nice...I love him!

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  12. what an awesome photo!!! love it:)

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  13. What a cool opportunity!!! I'm so envious of your job! That's awesome to hear that Will Ferrel is a great guy! Makes me happy because he's taking over on the TV show The Office! It must have been crazy out there!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  14. How fun is that? Love the pic of you btwn Andy and Jon. You should frame it. Seriously.

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  15. A great pic of you and a not-so-awkward expression. Sounds like a great experience.

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  16. well guess it sounds like you won't be quitting your day job anytime soon! How exciting!

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  17. Jon Stewart and Andy Samberg? Only my two favorite comedians! You lucky woman, you!

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  18. That's so awesome! Hope your feet have recovered!

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  19. what a cool experience :). lucky you roaming the red carpet!!

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  20. WHAT!? You have an amazing job! I LOVE me some comedians..did you interview Jon Stewart?

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