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Okay, today's the day I meet the editor. Here's the thing: I'm nervous.

If I was going there to arm wrestle this guy or something I wouldn't have a care in the world. I'm usually great with people, up until it's something I really want. Then I screw it up and say the wrong things. I'm like an awkward teenager on a date.

I don't really care about money. It would be nice to have people throw money at me again. (Shut up SP) What I want is for this guy to like my writing and my story enough to put it in print.

Therefore I'm sure to muck it up.



Right?
 

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OOH! Wayne. Have a blast. Good luck. Come back and tell us all about it. We hope it's a celebration. Fingers crossed!
 
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Remember what you said to me about my query?

Treat them as equals. With respect, as if you have every right to be there. Not cocky, just as a business partner. People smell lack of confidence at 50 paces. If you don't have faith in your work, why should they?
 

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He's taking me to a really nice kosher deli. I'm trying to distract myself with the pastrami.
 

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Liz spent the night researching Kensington Books, I spent the night reading reviews of Ben's Deli.
 

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He's taking me to a really nice kosher deli. I'm trying to distract myself with the pastrami.


just don't pull it from the sandwich and put it on your eyes.

I love kosher delis. I used to live beside one. le sigh. Peachy gave you good advice...take it. implement it. you're the man with the plan.
 

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Liz spent the night researching Kensington Books, I spent the night reading reviews of Ben's Deli.


okay. you're killing me. that was just way too funny.
 

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In a nutshell: The service sucks at times, but the food is great.

It's in the middle of the garment district. You can't get away with bad service in that neighborhood without good food.
 

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In a nutshell: The service sucks at times, but the food is great.

It's in the middle of the garment district. You can't get away with bad service in that neighborhood without good food.

lol. that's true advice.


I've been reading up on Nairobi hotspots. Apparently the mall down the street from my hotel has THE best Indian restaurant in all of Africa. (-;
 

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We gotta go, but I'll get here as soon as I get back

Confident huh?

I can do that.

Thanks guys.

ETA: Indian food in New York = 6th street. There are a few there if you ever come to New York.
 

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Hope it goes well, wayne.
 

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Man, do I miss kosher delis. Where I live, people see the word kosher and think it's some great new cereal.

Calm. Cool. Collected. Professional. Particular. Ask intelligent questions. You have a good sense of humor; use it--when appropriate. The thing of this is that you need to think of the editor as a person, and not an avenue to getting your story in print. Just like any other person you just meet that you want to like you, you've got to be courteous and interested in what he has to say too.

You'll be fine. good luck. :)
 

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I'm sure you'll do great!

Don't forget to give us an update when you're meeting is done.
 

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I'm sure Wayne will do fine--but I'm lost in the memory of hot pastrami piled thick on dark rye, with a big pickle. A beer would also be nice.

There's a kosher deli here--maybe I need to take myself out to lunch today, eh?

Maryn, who doesn't often miss Boston
 

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Good luck, Wayne! And enjoy the deli! I do miss those. Don't have any here, that's for sure.
 

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Good luck, Wayne!


I had pastrami this summer. Dad and I got some thin sliced pastrami, italian bread, some cheese, and I made an olive oil and crushed garlic spread for it. Nomnomnom.


Wayne, when you come back we are expecting details of the conversation with the editor and a full description of what you had for lunch!
 

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Bet you'll do great if I know Wayne - and I do. :D Just don't talk too much, spit or do anything funny with your hands. lol.
 

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super duper best of luck!

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