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That's it! 17 00:01:15,304 --> 00:01:16,572 I'm gonna finish this in a minute. 18 00:01:16,638 --> 00:01:18,072 I've just gotta write something down 19 00:01:18,140 --> 00:01:20,376 - really quick. - Oh, okay! I'll finish up. 20 00:01:20,442 --> 00:01:23,179 (soft music) 21 00:01:26,682 --> 00:01:27,849 Okay. 22 00:01:28,950 --> 00:01:32,120 "She commanded attention... 23 00:01:32,188 --> 00:01:34,989 in every room she--" 24 00:01:35,057 --> 00:01:37,593 - (door chimes) - Hello! 25 00:01:37,659 --> 00:01:39,328 Lisa, hi! 26 00:01:39,394 --> 00:01:41,763 So nice to see you. What can I get started for you? 27 00:01:41,831 --> 00:01:43,531 Well, yes. 28 00:01:43,599 --> 00:01:46,001 I'm actually looking for someone. 29 00:01:46,569 --> 00:01:48,603 Might you happen to know where I could find 30 00:01:48,671 --> 00:01:50,438 "the" Ms. Sophie Wood, 31 00:01:50,506 --> 00:01:52,441 accomplished author extraordinaire? 32 00:01:52,507 --> 00:01:54,876 - (chuckles) - Hmm, I'll uh... 33 00:01:54,944 --> 00:01:56,545 Let me go check on that for you. 34 00:01:57,680 --> 00:01:59,415 (comical music 35 00:01:59,481 --> 00:02:01,250 - Oh, yes, I'm Sophie Wood, 36 00:02:01,316 --> 00:02:03,786 multi-hyphenate florist slash author. 37 00:02:03,852 --> 00:02:04,920 A pleasure. (laughs) 38 00:02:04,986 --> 00:02:07,188 - Sweetie. (laughing) 39 00:02:07,256 --> 00:02:09,123 I remember when you were just a little girl 40 00:02:09,191 --> 00:02:10,893 sweeping up rose petals. 41 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:12,927 - Now look at you! - Oh. 42 00:02:12,995 --> 00:02:15,396 (door chimes) (Evelyn): Lisa! 43 00:02:15,463 --> 00:02:17,098 Is Sophie taking care of you? 44 00:02:17,165 --> 00:02:19,235 - Just popped in to shower her with praise. 45 00:02:19,300 --> 00:02:21,036 Well, good. 46 00:02:21,103 --> 00:02:23,038 She's her own worst critic. (scoffs) 47 00:02:23,104 --> 00:02:24,939 - It was actually published by Tails of Ink. 48 00:02:25,007 --> 00:02:26,474 You know that indie publishing house 49 00:02:26,542 --> 00:02:27,643 - just down the street? - Well, 50 00:02:27,710 --> 00:02:30,145 aren't they lucky to have such talent? 51 00:02:30,211 --> 00:02:31,479 I'm not even exaggerating 52 00:02:31,546 --> 00:02:34,182 when I tell you I could not put it down. 53 00:02:34,250 --> 00:02:36,718 In fact, I'm grabbing this extra copy 54 00:02:36,784 --> 00:02:37,652 for my book swap. 55 00:02:37,719 --> 00:02:39,455 The more readers, the better, right? 56 00:02:39,521 --> 00:02:41,890 - Thank you so much. That means a lot. 57 00:02:41,956 --> 00:02:43,224 And please, enjoy, on the house. 58 00:02:43,292 --> 00:02:46,027 Oh, that's so sweet! 59 00:02:46,094 --> 00:02:48,062 - Aw. (laughing) 60 00:02:48,129 --> 00:02:50,299 (loud kissing) And... 61 00:02:50,366 --> 00:02:52,001 this is on the house, just for you. 62 00:02:52,067 --> 00:02:54,302 - Oh. Have a good one, ladies. 63 00:02:54,370 --> 00:02:56,504 And congrats again, doll. Amazing work. 64 00:02:56,572 --> 00:02:59,608 - Thanks, Lisa. (door chimes) 65 00:02:59,675 --> 00:03:00,643 (sighs) 66 00:03:00,709 --> 00:03:04,079 - So, the bestseller list comes out today. 67 00:03:04,145 --> 00:03:05,480 - Since when do you keep track of that? 68 00:03:05,548 --> 00:03:08,317 - Since I had my own horse in the race. 69 00:03:08,383 --> 00:03:09,617 (chuckles) (Evelyn laughs) 70 00:03:09,685 --> 00:03:11,554 - Well, I think I have to win a few more races 71 00:03:11,620 --> 00:03:13,788 before I make it to the derby. (Evelyn gasps) 72 00:03:14,789 --> 00:03:16,057 Number three! 73 00:03:16,125 --> 00:03:18,060 Wait, what? 74 00:03:18,127 --> 00:03:20,562 Number three! 75 00:03:20,628 --> 00:03:22,264 Look, right here in black and white! 76 00:03:22,330 --> 00:03:24,233 (Evelyn giggles) 77 00:03:24,933 --> 00:03:26,936 (gasps) 78 00:03:27,002 --> 00:03:28,736 This... this can't be real! 79 00:03:28,804 --> 00:03:30,306 You did it! 80 00:03:30,372 --> 00:03:33,241 - What?! Oh my gosh, this is huge! 81 00:03:33,308 --> 00:03:35,144 (phone rings) 82 00:03:35,211 --> 00:03:36,145 Oh, it's Janice. 83 00:03:36,211 --> 00:03:37,979 Oh, take it, take it! 84 00:03:38,046 --> 00:03:39,348 Hi, Janice. 85 00:03:39,414 --> 00:03:42,084 Yeah, I'm just seeing it now. 86 00:03:42,685 --> 00:03:44,652 Yes, I can come in, I can come in right now. 87 00:03:44,719 --> 00:03:47,122 Sure. Okay, yeah, I'll see you soon. 88 00:03:47,188 --> 00:03:48,324 Bye. (call beeps off) 89 00:03:48,389 --> 00:03:51,727 (squealing and laughing) 90 00:03:51,794 --> 00:03:54,597 (uplifting music) 91 00:03:58,967 --> 00:04:00,401 (sighs happily) 92 00:04:07,643 --> 00:04:09,010 (phone chimes) 93 00:04:14,917 --> 00:04:16,485 (sighs happily) 94 00:04:18,754 --> 00:04:20,288 (♪) 95 00:04:20,355 --> 00:04:22,190 (Janice): Can you believe it? 96 00:04:22,257 --> 00:04:24,158 Honestly, 97 00:04:24,225 --> 00:04:27,596 I'm struggling with the fact that I'm even awake right now. 98 00:04:27,663 --> 00:04:29,898 - I mean, of course, it shouldn't be a surprise, 99 00:04:29,964 --> 00:04:31,132 based on your talent alone. 100 00:04:31,199 --> 00:04:33,002 You wrote an absolutely incredible story. 101 00:04:33,067 --> 00:04:35,403 - (sighs happily) - But 20 years in this industry 102 00:04:35,471 --> 00:04:36,838 and I've never seen a splash like this 103 00:04:36,904 --> 00:04:39,141 for an indie author, let alone a first timer! 104 00:04:39,208 --> 00:04:41,377 - Which is exactly why I'm convinced 105 00:04:41,442 --> 00:04:43,211 my alarm is gonna go off any second. 106 00:04:43,278 --> 00:04:45,247 Well, don't wake up just yet. 107 00:04:45,314 --> 00:04:47,415 Guess who I got a call from this morning. 108 00:04:47,483 --> 00:04:49,550 I don't know, Santa Claus? 109 00:04:49,617 --> 00:04:52,286 Better, Meredith McEvans. 110 00:04:52,353 --> 00:04:55,324 - No! From Grapevine Publishing? 111 00:04:55,391 --> 00:04:56,492 That's the one. 112 00:04:56,557 --> 00:04:58,927 She's eyeing you for a three-book deal. 113 00:04:58,994 --> 00:05:01,062 Oh my gosh, this is... 114 00:05:01,129 --> 00:05:02,764 Career altering? 115 00:05:02,831 --> 00:05:04,098 Life changing? 116 00:05:04,165 --> 00:05:06,067 Every writer's wildest dream! 117 00:05:06,869 --> 00:05:08,202 Yeah. 118 00:05:08,269 --> 00:05:10,105 (laughing) 119 00:05:10,172 --> 00:05:11,774 (elevator chimes) 120 00:05:13,074 --> 00:05:15,778 (upbeat music) 121 00:05:17,012 --> 00:05:18,579 Morning. 122 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:21,149 Good morning, Emma. 123 00:05:21,216 --> 00:05:23,619 Daniel, you're early today. 124 00:05:23,685 --> 00:05:25,487 - Yeah, I'm actually meeting Janice Kilner this morning. 125 00:05:25,553 --> 00:05:27,389 Secretly switching agents? 126 00:05:27,456 --> 00:05:29,190 Scandalous! Tell me everything. 127 00:05:29,257 --> 00:05:32,627 - Ha! No, no juicy scandals, unfortunately. 128 00:05:32,694 --> 00:05:34,596 Just doing Janice a favor after she helped set up 129 00:05:34,663 --> 00:05:36,130 that initial meeting for the web series. 130 00:05:36,197 --> 00:05:38,100 - Oh, right! How's that going? 131 00:05:38,166 --> 00:05:39,867 It's... 132 00:05:39,935 --> 00:05:41,002 going. 133 00:05:41,069 --> 00:05:43,237 It's a work in progress but we'll get there. 134 00:05:43,305 --> 00:05:44,973 - Oh, I'm sure it'll be great. - Thanks. 135 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:46,408 So, for the book tour, 136 00:05:46,475 --> 00:05:49,745 we have you in Boston, Chicago, LA. 137 00:05:49,812 --> 00:05:53,348 - Kind of a... coast to coast action. 138 00:05:53,415 --> 00:05:55,184 - Yes, and the kickoff for the tour 139 00:05:55,250 --> 00:05:56,819 will be an event here in the city, 140 00:05:56,884 --> 00:05:58,586 sponsored by Pen and Paper Bookstore. 141 00:05:58,653 --> 00:06:02,524 It'll be a media only interview, hosted by Olivia Winters. 142 00:06:02,591 --> 00:06:04,526 Wait, the Olivia Winters? 143 00:06:04,593 --> 00:06:06,194 I grew up watching her show with my mom. 144 00:06:06,261 --> 00:06:09,531 - Yeah, the queen of late night is a big fan of your book. 145 00:06:09,598 --> 00:06:12,166 - Wow! Okay, no more news for today. 146 00:06:12,233 --> 00:06:13,869 My brain is about to... poof! 147 00:06:13,935 --> 00:06:15,137 Oh great, 148 00:06:15,204 --> 00:06:16,404 Meredith McEvans just got back to me. 149 00:06:16,471 --> 00:06:18,240 She'll be in the audience that evening 150 00:06:18,307 --> 00:06:20,007 and wants to take you out to dinner after 151 00:06:20,074 --> 00:06:21,209 to discuss the book deal. 152 00:06:21,276 --> 00:06:23,778 Perfect! 153 00:06:23,846 --> 00:06:25,613 Perfect. 154 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:27,750 - Come in! - Morning, Janice. 155 00:06:27,815 --> 00:06:30,119 - Oh, Daniel, welcome. Grab a seat. 156 00:06:30,185 --> 00:06:31,954 (Daniel clears throat) 157 00:06:32,019 --> 00:06:33,521 (playful music) 158 00:06:33,588 --> 00:06:35,423 (Daniel clears throat) 159 00:06:35,490 --> 00:06:38,326 - You must be Sophie. Daniel Burke. 160 00:06:38,394 --> 00:06:40,262 Looking forward to working together. 161 00:06:40,329 --> 00:06:42,331 - Sophie Wood. Nice to meet you. 162 00:06:42,396 --> 00:06:43,732 Uh, Sophie and I 163 00:06:43,798 --> 00:06:45,466 were just going through the details of her book tour 164 00:06:45,533 --> 00:06:48,202 and I was about to get to your role in all this. 165 00:06:48,269 --> 00:06:50,238 Just in time! Nice. 166 00:06:50,305 --> 00:06:52,074 - Okay, you know, I'm actually surprised 167 00:06:52,141 --> 00:06:53,208 you two haven't met yet. 168 00:06:53,274 --> 00:06:54,810 Daniel's another client of the agency 169 00:06:54,877 --> 00:06:56,711 and he's working on a web series 170 00:06:56,778 --> 00:06:59,047 with uh, Revel Lifestyles, if you've heard of them? 171 00:06:59,113 --> 00:07:00,014 Oh yeah! 172 00:07:00,081 --> 00:07:02,117 Yeah, I've watched a lot of that content. 173 00:07:02,184 --> 00:07:03,752 Um, congrats. 174 00:07:03,819 --> 00:07:06,622 - Thanks. And congratulations on the book. 175 00:07:06,687 --> 00:07:08,757 - Amazing news. - Thank you. 176 00:07:08,824 --> 00:07:10,858 So, Sophie, for book tours, 177 00:07:10,925 --> 00:07:13,060 we always hire a public-speaking coach 178 00:07:13,127 --> 00:07:14,430 to help authors prepare. 179 00:07:14,495 --> 00:07:17,699 And since Daniel is a thought leader on the subject, 180 00:07:17,766 --> 00:07:19,802 and a client of the agency, 181 00:07:19,867 --> 00:07:23,237 I figured he'd be a natural fit to help with the book tour. 182 00:07:23,305 --> 00:07:26,040 - Oh, that won't be necessary. Honestly. 183 00:07:26,108 --> 00:07:28,509 I'm totally good to go. Consider my bags packed. 184 00:07:28,576 --> 00:07:30,512 (chuckles) No offense and... 185 00:07:30,579 --> 00:07:32,480 and thank you for the offer. 186 00:07:32,548 --> 00:07:34,649 - Yeah, no problem. (scoffs) 187 00:07:34,716 --> 00:07:35,716 Are you sure, Sophie? 188 00:07:35,783 --> 00:07:37,519 Speaking prep is pretty standard. 189 00:07:37,586 --> 00:07:40,454 My clients always rave about how helpful it is. 190 00:07:40,521 --> 00:07:42,690 Oh, I'm sure it is, um... 191 00:07:42,757 --> 00:07:45,494 - And Daniel's been working hard on his web series scripts, 192 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:46,894 so I was thinking 193 00:07:46,961 --> 00:07:48,930 maybe in return for his help with the coaching, 194 00:07:48,997 --> 00:07:50,598 you could help him with some editing. 195 00:07:50,665 --> 00:07:52,533 - Oh, actually, the scripts, they're-- 196 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:54,369 - Oh yeah! I'll totally help with the editing. 197 00:07:54,435 --> 00:07:56,338 - Anytime. - No. Thank you. 198 00:07:56,404 --> 00:07:57,439 But uh, yeah, 199 00:07:57,505 --> 00:07:59,475 my friend is reviewing them for me. 200 00:07:59,540 --> 00:08:02,877 He's a real stickler for grammar and... 201 00:08:02,944 --> 00:08:04,879 words. 202 00:08:06,314 --> 00:08:08,617 Well, it's just about 1:00 203 00:08:08,684 --> 00:08:10,819 so I'd better go check to see if the reporters are here. 204 00:08:10,886 --> 00:08:11,853 Oh, great. 205 00:08:11,920 --> 00:08:13,387 Yeah, I should head back to the flower shop. 206 00:08:13,454 --> 00:08:14,790 On Wednesdays we ice the orchids so-- 207 00:08:14,857 --> 00:08:17,259 - Actually, they're here to see you, Sophie. 208 00:08:17,326 --> 00:08:18,627 - Sorry? - Yes. 209 00:08:18,694 --> 00:08:20,329 I called a mini press conference 210 00:08:20,394 --> 00:08:22,297 as soon as we got the news this morning. 211 00:08:22,363 --> 00:08:24,233 Hmm. 212 00:08:24,298 --> 00:08:26,033 Great! 213 00:08:26,100 --> 00:08:28,136 That sounds fantastic. 214 00:08:28,202 --> 00:08:29,403 And Daniel, 215 00:08:29,471 --> 00:08:31,105 I'd still love you to observe. 216 00:08:31,173 --> 00:08:34,009 - Sure! It'd be great to see one of these press conferences 217 00:08:34,076 --> 00:08:36,845 in case you ever need my help for any other clients. 218 00:08:36,912 --> 00:08:38,447 (Janice): Great! 219 00:08:38,514 --> 00:08:40,514 (chuckles awkwardly) 220 00:08:40,581 --> 00:08:43,051 (indistinct chatter) 221 00:08:44,418 --> 00:08:45,653 So, these are reporters 222 00:08:45,721 --> 00:08:46,989 from some of the top-lit magazines, 223 00:08:47,054 --> 00:08:48,756 here to get the scoop on your book. 224 00:08:48,823 --> 00:08:52,260 Everyone, Sophie. Sophie, everyone. 225 00:08:52,326 --> 00:08:53,595 Hi, there. 226 00:08:53,662 --> 00:08:55,630 - All right, if everyone can take a seat, 227 00:08:55,697 --> 00:08:57,798 we can get started. 228 00:08:57,865 --> 00:09:01,702 - Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by. 229 00:09:01,769 --> 00:09:03,705 I think I speak for both Sophie and myself 230 00:09:03,772 --> 00:09:05,506 when I say that we are just blown away 231 00:09:05,573 --> 00:09:08,844 by the massive early success of Walking on Air. 232 00:09:09,344 --> 00:09:11,480 Though rare for a new author, 233 00:09:11,546 --> 00:09:13,414 I can't say I'm too surprised. 234 00:09:13,481 --> 00:09:15,216 Ever since the first time I read her work, 235 00:09:15,283 --> 00:09:17,351 I knew that Sophie had a gift. 236 00:09:17,418 --> 00:09:19,254 But enough from me. 237 00:09:19,321 --> 00:09:23,292 Sophie, I'll let you go ahead and introduce yourself. 238 00:09:23,357 --> 00:09:25,793 Uh... hi, everyone. 239 00:09:25,860 --> 00:09:27,395 I'm Sophie. (ring clangs to floor) 240 00:09:27,461 --> 00:09:29,096 Oh, whoops. 241 00:09:29,163 --> 00:09:30,599 (chuckles nervously) 242 00:09:30,666 --> 00:09:32,600 Um, Sophie... Wood. 243 00:09:32,668 --> 00:09:36,238 Sophie Wood. I'm the... uh... 244 00:09:36,304 --> 00:09:38,340 author of the novel. 245 00:09:38,407 --> 00:09:40,808 (tense music) 246 00:09:42,878 --> 00:09:45,447 - Uh, maybe you can start by telling us a bit 247 00:09:45,514 --> 00:09:47,081 about your writing process. 248 00:09:47,149 --> 00:09:49,283 Yeah! Uh, right. 249 00:09:49,350 --> 00:09:51,687 Um, yeah, I've never really... 250 00:09:51,753 --> 00:09:54,690 (clears throat) ...done this before. 251 00:09:54,755 --> 00:09:58,326 Uh, so to start, I um... 252 00:09:59,594 --> 00:10:01,964 I... I talk to my characters. 253 00:10:02,864 --> 00:10:04,533 Not in the mirror. That would be weird. 254 00:10:04,599 --> 00:10:05,667 (chuckles nervously) 255 00:10:05,734 --> 00:10:07,034 Uh, I, uh... 256 00:10:07,101 --> 00:10:10,672 like to talk to my character on the, um... 257 00:10:10,739 --> 00:10:13,475 - Page? - The page. 258 00:10:13,542 --> 00:10:16,177 I like to talk to my character on the page. 259 00:10:18,947 --> 00:10:20,649 - You know, I've noticed while working with Sophie 260 00:10:20,716 --> 00:10:23,851 that her talent lies in her ability to be diligent. 261 00:10:23,918 --> 00:10:26,087 Without letting the rigidity of deadlines 262 00:10:26,153 --> 00:10:29,490 or deliverables squash her creativity. 263 00:10:29,557 --> 00:10:32,159 Sophie is an everyday writer 264 00:10:32,226 --> 00:10:34,696 Who will produce draft after draft... 265 00:10:34,763 --> 00:10:37,264 (tense echoing music drowns out words) 266 00:10:37,331 --> 00:10:39,600 - (tense music stops) - Sorry, I'm just gonna grab... 267 00:10:39,668 --> 00:10:42,037 Okay, there. Okay. 268 00:10:42,104 --> 00:10:43,904 (slurps water) 269 00:10:45,072 --> 00:10:47,442 (Janice): Well, uh, thank you all for coming. 270 00:10:47,509 --> 00:10:49,878 (playful music) 271 00:10:49,945 --> 00:10:51,613 I'll uh, see you at the media gala 272 00:10:51,679 --> 00:10:52,813 in a few weeks. 273 00:10:57,019 --> 00:10:58,386 Thank you. 274 00:11:03,524 --> 00:11:05,126 (exhales) 275 00:11:05,994 --> 00:11:07,729 - I'm sorry for springing that on you. 276 00:11:07,796 --> 00:11:10,264 - No, no, I'm sorry I didn't bring my A-game. 277 00:11:10,331 --> 00:11:11,432 Not a problem. 278 00:11:11,500 --> 00:11:13,869 But can we uh, reconvene tomorrow? 279 00:11:13,934 --> 00:11:15,937 I wanna chat a bit more about the book tour 280 00:11:16,004 --> 00:11:19,640 since it uh... it is coming up fast. 281 00:11:19,707 --> 00:11:21,676 - Absolutely. Same time? 282 00:11:21,743 --> 00:11:23,511 If you can, yes. 283 00:11:23,577 --> 00:11:25,179 - Great. - See you soon. 284 00:11:25,246 --> 00:11:26,782 Yeah. 285 00:11:30,918 --> 00:11:33,855 (melancholy music) 286 00:11:36,457 --> 00:11:38,726 (blows out breath) 287 00:11:42,129 --> 00:11:43,597 What was that? 288 00:11:43,664 --> 00:11:47,469 (gentle jazzy music) 289 00:11:50,504 --> 00:11:53,207 (door chimes) 290 00:11:57,245 --> 00:11:58,245 - Hey, Mom. - Hmm! 291 00:11:58,312 --> 00:12:00,481 - When was the last time you watered the ferns? 292 00:12:01,416 --> 00:12:03,552 Ooh! Last week, sometime... 293 00:12:03,618 --> 00:12:04,852 Something like that, I think. 294 00:12:04,919 --> 00:12:06,520 - Okay, they actually weren't due for a watering 295 00:12:06,587 --> 00:12:08,657 until this week so I'm gonna make a note 296 00:12:08,724 --> 00:12:11,125 for another watering in two weeks. Okay? 297 00:12:11,192 --> 00:12:13,195 These ones are very fussy and they looked a bit drowned. 298 00:12:13,260 --> 00:12:14,863 Okay. Well, 299 00:12:14,929 --> 00:12:16,831 the plants can wait until tomorrow 300 00:12:16,898 --> 00:12:17,966 to be fussed over. 301 00:12:18,033 --> 00:12:19,668 Why don't you call it quits 302 00:12:19,734 --> 00:12:23,205 and bask in the glory of your big day? 303 00:12:23,772 --> 00:12:25,440 Oh, look! Look, look! 304 00:12:25,506 --> 00:12:27,341 Great Reads Magazine! 305 00:12:28,943 --> 00:12:30,412 - Wow. - Yeah. 306 00:12:30,479 --> 00:12:32,279 - That was fast. - Oh. 307 00:12:33,115 --> 00:12:37,152 Oh, your father would be so happy. 308 00:12:37,751 --> 00:12:39,520 He always knew his little girl 309 00:12:39,587 --> 00:12:41,389 would make it someday. 310 00:12:42,057 --> 00:12:43,158 I have a funny feeling 311 00:12:43,225 --> 00:12:45,659 he pulled a couple strings for me up there. 312 00:12:45,726 --> 00:12:46,827 - Mm-hmm. 313 00:12:46,894 --> 00:12:49,597 I'm gonna get a hard copy of this tomorrow 314 00:12:49,663 --> 00:12:52,100 - and frame it. - Oh, nice! 315 00:12:52,167 --> 00:12:55,136 Maybe you can put it over my sixth grade school photo. 316 00:12:55,202 --> 00:12:56,937 Oh! Oh, look! 317 00:12:57,004 --> 00:13:00,174 There are reader reviews at the bottom of this article. 318 00:13:00,241 --> 00:13:03,077 "My favorite book of the year." 319 00:13:03,144 --> 00:13:06,748 Oh, this one has every color of heart emoji at the end of it. 320 00:13:06,815 --> 00:13:08,750 (chuckles) 321 00:13:08,817 --> 00:13:10,652 - I love that you know what emojis are. 322 00:13:10,719 --> 00:13:13,187 Oh yeah, I text. 323 00:13:13,254 --> 00:13:16,091 (laughs) 324 00:13:16,158 --> 00:13:18,527 (soft music) 325 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:27,501 (sentimental music) 326 00:13:54,562 --> 00:13:56,431 (sighs happily) 327 00:14:05,706 --> 00:14:08,275 (box lid clunks) 328 00:14:11,011 --> 00:14:12,614 (sighs happily) 329 00:14:17,918 --> 00:14:20,488 (train passing by) 330 00:14:21,556 --> 00:14:23,857 So, what do you think? 331 00:14:23,924 --> 00:14:25,559 (sighs) 332 00:14:27,261 --> 00:14:29,496 - Uh, yeah. Yeah, I mean, 333 00:14:29,563 --> 00:14:31,466 it's obvious you've done a lot of work on this. 334 00:14:31,533 --> 00:14:35,769 And um, I'm not trying to be harsh in any way, 335 00:14:35,836 --> 00:14:38,306 but uh, these episodes seem a little... 336 00:14:38,373 --> 00:14:39,673 Dry? 337 00:14:40,341 --> 00:14:42,076 Yeah, I felt that while I was writing them. 338 00:14:42,143 --> 00:14:44,078 - Right? They're just like, missing the... 339 00:14:44,144 --> 00:14:46,815 the sparkle that makes you good at what you do. 340 00:14:46,880 --> 00:14:49,783 - Oh, Tom, you think I sparkle, man? 341 00:14:49,850 --> 00:14:50,918 - Not in these scripts, you don't. 342 00:14:50,985 --> 00:14:52,586 - Yeah, okay. Point taken. 343 00:14:52,653 --> 00:14:53,922 - No, but seriously, man, I mean, 344 00:14:53,989 --> 00:14:56,024 I know how challenging the writing process can be, 345 00:14:56,091 --> 00:14:57,859 and if I could write these things for you, I would. 346 00:14:57,926 --> 00:14:58,994 But you're the expert 347 00:14:59,059 --> 00:15:00,629 they're paying the big bucks for. 348 00:15:01,129 --> 00:15:04,798 - And I'm just the young and dashingly handsome producer 349 00:15:04,865 --> 00:15:06,634 trying to get his own career off the ground. 350 00:15:06,701 --> 00:15:09,504 (chuckles) 351 00:15:09,971 --> 00:15:12,740 Well, questionable. 352 00:15:12,807 --> 00:15:14,375 (clears throat) 353 00:15:14,442 --> 00:15:16,043 Okay, but hear me out for a second. 354 00:15:16,110 --> 00:15:17,312 This whole series 355 00:15:17,379 --> 00:15:19,380 is based on public speaking, right? 356 00:15:19,447 --> 00:15:20,581 And I believe 357 00:15:20,649 --> 00:15:22,850 that the real sparkle behind any great speaker 358 00:15:22,917 --> 00:15:24,852 is the ability to embrace spontaneity. 359 00:15:24,919 --> 00:15:27,688 - Okay. - So... 360 00:15:27,755 --> 00:15:29,157 What if we just send them an outline 361 00:15:29,224 --> 00:15:31,025 of all the key points I plan to touch on, 362 00:15:31,091 --> 00:15:33,028 and then just tell them that part of my process 363 00:15:33,094 --> 00:15:35,929 is simply being in the moment when the camera's on? 364 00:15:35,996 --> 00:15:37,432 Okay, believe me, 365 00:15:37,499 --> 00:15:39,567 I would love to save us both that kind of time. 366 00:15:39,634 --> 00:15:41,802 And sure, you can embrace spontaneity all you want 367 00:15:41,870 --> 00:15:43,038 once we get into filming. 368 00:15:43,104 --> 00:15:45,673 - Great. - But... 369 00:15:45,740 --> 00:15:48,509 Revel specifically asked us for full episode scripts 370 00:15:48,576 --> 00:15:50,711 before we can even move into production. 371 00:15:50,778 --> 00:15:52,480 (grunts) 372 00:15:53,447 --> 00:15:55,250 (sighs) 373 00:15:55,317 --> 00:15:57,719 See if I can squeeze in another pass 374 00:15:57,785 --> 00:16:00,154 in the next week, if I can fit it in. 375 00:16:00,956 --> 00:16:02,923 The deadline's Friday. 376 00:16:02,990 --> 00:16:04,525 Remember? 377 00:16:04,591 --> 00:16:06,293 Yikes. 378 00:16:07,162 --> 00:16:09,496 - Friday snuck up fast. - Yeah. 379 00:16:09,563 --> 00:16:11,432 It's right after Thursday. 380 00:16:11,499 --> 00:16:13,969 (sighs) (laughs) 381 00:16:14,034 --> 00:16:17,471 (chill electronic music) 382 00:16:24,111 --> 00:16:25,980 (pensive music) 383 00:16:26,047 --> 00:16:27,615 (sighs) 384 00:16:37,325 --> 00:16:38,726 (Sophie): I'm sorry, Janice. 385 00:16:38,793 --> 00:16:40,260 I know I messed up yesterday but-- 386 00:16:40,327 --> 00:16:43,063 - No need to apologize. To start, 387 00:16:43,130 --> 00:16:45,966 let's just zoom out a bit and agree 388 00:16:46,033 --> 00:16:48,302 that no one really likes public speaking. 389 00:16:48,370 --> 00:16:50,038 Okay? 390 00:16:50,105 --> 00:16:51,673 No offense. 391 00:16:51,740 --> 00:16:53,274 - None taken. I know full well 392 00:16:53,341 --> 00:16:55,376 that enjoying it is a little bizarre. 393 00:16:56,244 --> 00:16:58,812 I actually enjoy it, too. 394 00:16:59,346 --> 00:17:02,017 Look, I was off yesterday. Okay, I know that. 395 00:17:02,082 --> 00:17:05,653 But it was a fluke and it won't happen again. 396 00:17:05,720 --> 00:17:07,221 I promise. 397 00:17:07,288 --> 00:17:09,923 - You have a lot riding on this interview, Sophie. 398 00:17:09,990 --> 00:17:11,759 And if yesterday was intimidating, 399 00:17:11,826 --> 00:17:13,894 just imagine being in the hot seat 400 00:17:13,961 --> 00:17:15,529 with Olivia Winters. 401 00:17:16,798 --> 00:17:18,599 - Janice, I can assure you-- 402 00:17:18,665 --> 00:17:22,336 - That's exactly what I need, assurance. 403 00:17:22,403 --> 00:17:25,105 It's my job to set you up for success 404 00:17:25,173 --> 00:17:27,741 and I can't just sit back and let you miss out 405 00:17:27,808 --> 00:17:29,309 on this book deal with Grapevine. 406 00:17:29,376 --> 00:17:30,979 I don't say that to scare you, 407 00:17:31,045 --> 00:17:33,647 but these big publishers wanna work with writers 408 00:17:33,714 --> 00:17:36,049 who are not only talented, but also capable 409 00:17:36,116 --> 00:17:38,185 of upholding a certain public prestige 410 00:17:38,252 --> 00:17:40,422 that goes along with their brand. 411 00:17:40,488 --> 00:17:42,824 And if Meredith McEvans decides 412 00:17:42,891 --> 00:17:43,924 to pull the plug on the deal 413 00:17:43,991 --> 00:17:45,727 because she feels you aren't ready, 414 00:17:45,794 --> 00:17:48,762 it'll be really hard for us to bounce back. 415 00:17:48,829 --> 00:17:50,330 I totally understand 416 00:17:50,397 --> 00:17:52,567 but I think I'm fully capable of-- 417 00:17:52,634 --> 00:17:54,536 I know you are capable, 418 00:17:54,602 --> 00:17:57,372 but in order to prevent any jitters 419 00:17:57,439 --> 00:18:00,008 from getting in the way, I'm going to insist 420 00:18:00,075 --> 00:18:02,844 that you work with Daniel to prepare. 421 00:18:03,912 --> 00:18:05,680 Just think of it as... 422 00:18:05,747 --> 00:18:09,784 taking out an insurance policy on your dream career. 423 00:18:10,884 --> 00:18:13,555 - I was thinking maybe we can go for a business lunch. 424 00:18:13,621 --> 00:18:16,324 Talk through the coaching, see where you're at? 425 00:18:17,491 --> 00:18:18,926 Sure. 426 00:18:18,992 --> 00:18:20,327 A business lunch. 427 00:18:20,394 --> 00:18:22,096 That's a great idea. 428 00:18:23,030 --> 00:18:24,665 (chuckles awkwardly) 429 00:18:24,731 --> 00:18:27,268 (gentle music) 430 00:18:37,144 --> 00:18:38,913 Sophie, hi! 431 00:18:39,446 --> 00:18:42,616 - Hey! (chuckles awkwardly) 432 00:18:44,219 --> 00:18:46,086 Sorry about that, I didn't see you at first. 433 00:18:46,153 --> 00:18:48,355 I thought I would just, uh... 434 00:18:48,423 --> 00:18:51,092 - run a quick errand. - All good. 435 00:18:51,159 --> 00:18:52,594 Thank you for meeting with me. 436 00:18:52,660 --> 00:18:55,063 I'm excited to dive into the coaching with you. 437 00:18:55,130 --> 00:18:57,365 - Yeah! Listen, Daniel, 438 00:18:57,432 --> 00:18:59,601 I don't wanna underplay your qualifications. 439 00:18:59,666 --> 00:19:01,269 - Mm-hmm. - I looked you up, by the way. 440 00:19:01,336 --> 00:19:02,604 I hope that's not weird. 441 00:19:02,670 --> 00:19:04,972 - As long as it isn't weird if I looked you up, too. 442 00:19:05,038 --> 00:19:08,076 - The fact that it's not weird makes it weird, you know? 443 00:19:08,143 --> 00:19:10,244 - Ha! Sign of the times, for sure. 444 00:19:10,310 --> 00:19:12,012 - Mm-hmm. But I have to say, 445 00:19:12,079 --> 00:19:14,281 I was really impressed by your work. 446 00:19:14,348 --> 00:19:16,317 I'm sure it works wonders for people who... 447 00:19:16,384 --> 00:19:18,987 - who need it. - Yeah, well, that's the goal. 448 00:19:19,053 --> 00:19:20,521 Yeah. I just, um... 449 00:19:20,587 --> 00:19:22,757 I just don't think I'm one of those people! 450 00:19:22,824 --> 00:19:23,892 You know, 451 00:19:23,958 --> 00:19:25,859 and I don't wanna take time from your busy schedule. 452 00:19:25,926 --> 00:19:27,362 And your scripts! 453 00:19:27,428 --> 00:19:29,230 I'm still available for edits if you need me. 454 00:19:29,297 --> 00:19:32,000 - Yeah, thanks. Maybe down the line. 455 00:19:32,066 --> 00:19:33,701 Sure thing. 456 00:19:34,501 --> 00:19:37,471 Anyway, um... I know we just met, 457 00:19:37,538 --> 00:19:40,275 but do I really seem like that shy of a person to you? 458 00:19:40,340 --> 00:19:42,210 No, not at all. 459 00:19:42,277 --> 00:19:45,413 But effective public speaking doesn't always hinge 460 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:47,548 on whether a person is shy or not. 461 00:19:47,615 --> 00:19:49,784 I mean, there have been plenty of outgoing people 462 00:19:49,851 --> 00:19:50,718 throughout history 463 00:19:50,785 --> 00:19:52,586 that have been terrible public speakers. 464 00:19:52,653 --> 00:19:53,988 Even presidents. 465 00:19:54,055 --> 00:19:55,722 So, how about this? 466 00:19:55,789 --> 00:19:58,092 I could do a quick assessment right here, 467 00:19:58,159 --> 00:19:59,961 see where you're at, and if I agree 468 00:20:00,028 --> 00:20:01,429 that you don't need the coaching, 469 00:20:01,496 --> 00:20:02,696 then I'll tell Janice 470 00:20:02,763 --> 00:20:04,965 you have my official stamp of approval. 471 00:20:05,032 --> 00:20:07,701 Hmm. Deal. 472 00:20:07,769 --> 00:20:08,836 Cool. 473 00:20:08,903 --> 00:20:10,704 Gonna walk us through a quick visualization. 474 00:20:10,771 --> 00:20:14,142 - Shoot! I left my crystals at home. 475 00:20:14,209 --> 00:20:16,678 - It'll only work if you take it seriously. 476 00:20:16,743 --> 00:20:19,614 You did say you wanted to be off the hook, didn't you? 477 00:20:20,815 --> 00:20:22,215 Okay. 478 00:20:23,585 --> 00:20:24,384 All right. 479 00:20:24,451 --> 00:20:27,154 We'll start by having you exhale, 480 00:20:27,221 --> 00:20:30,490 close your eyes, place your hands on my palms. 481 00:20:32,259 --> 00:20:34,729 (exhales sharply) Okay. 482 00:20:34,796 --> 00:20:37,765 We'll use the interview as the example in this scenario. 483 00:20:37,832 --> 00:20:39,099 (tense echoing music) 484 00:20:39,166 --> 00:20:42,069 Picture yourself at Pen and Paper Bookstore. 485 00:20:42,135 --> 00:20:44,204 There's Olivia Winters getting ready 486 00:20:44,271 --> 00:20:46,540 to introduce you to a full audience. 487 00:20:46,607 --> 00:20:49,277 You look out and there's Meredith McEvans 488 00:20:49,344 --> 00:20:50,944 taking a seat in the middle row. 489 00:20:51,011 --> 00:20:52,880 - No, no, no, no. Nope. 490 00:20:52,946 --> 00:20:55,048 I'm terrified, okay? 491 00:20:55,115 --> 00:20:56,851 I despise public speaking. 492 00:20:56,917 --> 00:20:59,186 Hey, let me help you. 493 00:20:59,253 --> 00:21:01,455 I use a skill-based, five-step method. 494 00:21:01,521 --> 00:21:03,691 The interview's in 10 days, right? 495 00:21:03,758 --> 00:21:05,425 Don't remind me. 496 00:21:05,492 --> 00:21:06,827 - The coaching won't take too long. 497 00:21:06,894 --> 00:21:09,963 If you give it a try and decide it's not for you, 498 00:21:10,030 --> 00:21:12,299 we'll part ways. No hard feelings. 499 00:21:12,366 --> 00:21:14,335 - Well, if you help me pull this thing off, 500 00:21:14,402 --> 00:21:15,903 you might just be an expert in magic 501 00:21:15,970 --> 00:21:17,505 by the time we're done. 502 00:21:19,073 --> 00:21:20,875 (tenuous rock music) 503 00:21:20,942 --> 00:21:22,542 (elevator chimes) 504 00:21:35,123 --> 00:21:37,290 Hey, hey. Welcome. 505 00:21:37,357 --> 00:21:39,027 - I didn't know this place was here. 506 00:21:39,093 --> 00:21:40,862 - It's beautiful. - Isn't it? 507 00:21:40,928 --> 00:21:43,330 My friend Tom and I use it as a workspace all the time. 508 00:21:43,397 --> 00:21:44,798 And it's entirely donation based 509 00:21:44,865 --> 00:21:46,433 and maintained by the artists that use it. 510 00:21:46,500 --> 00:21:48,435 - Very cool. - Hmm. 511 00:21:49,002 --> 00:21:50,404 And um, 512 00:21:50,471 --> 00:21:53,074 why exactly am I wearing athletic gear? 513 00:21:53,141 --> 00:21:54,509 Please tell me we're not running. 514 00:21:54,575 --> 00:21:56,411 - Don't worry, running is not on the docket. 515 00:21:56,477 --> 00:21:58,746 - Good. I used to run every day in college 516 00:21:58,813 --> 00:22:00,948 but these days, I prefer a brisk walk. 517 00:22:01,015 --> 00:22:02,282 Yeah, I saw that, 518 00:22:02,349 --> 00:22:04,317 two-time track champion at Knowles College. 519 00:22:04,384 --> 00:22:05,952 - How did you know-- 520 00:22:06,019 --> 00:22:07,855 Right. 521 00:22:08,522 --> 00:22:10,258 Well, it was actually cross-country 522 00:22:10,325 --> 00:22:13,027 and I came in third both years, but I like your spin on it. 523 00:22:13,094 --> 00:22:15,762 - Well, your time as a runner might actually help you 524 00:22:15,829 --> 00:22:17,265 with what we're working on today. 525 00:22:17,330 --> 00:22:20,000 Step one in the coaching program is breath work. 526 00:22:21,134 --> 00:22:22,170 Did you know 527 00:22:22,236 --> 00:22:23,371 that if you can control your breath, 528 00:22:23,438 --> 00:22:24,971 you can actually trick your nervous system 529 00:22:25,038 --> 00:22:25,972 into calmness? 530 00:22:26,039 --> 00:22:27,842 - I did not. - Hmm. 531 00:22:27,909 --> 00:22:28,942 Makes sense. 532 00:22:29,009 --> 00:22:30,678 Public speaking and forgetting how to breathe 533 00:22:30,744 --> 00:22:32,346 seem to go hand in hand for me. 534 00:22:32,413 --> 00:22:34,949 - You are not alone. It's very common. 535 00:22:35,016 --> 00:22:36,851 (gentle music) 536 00:22:38,051 --> 00:22:39,886 Oh, wow! 537 00:22:41,288 --> 00:22:42,824 This is lovely. 538 00:22:43,458 --> 00:22:45,358 - Hey, brother, how's it's going? 539 00:22:46,294 --> 00:22:47,929 All right. 540 00:22:50,832 --> 00:22:52,133 Yoga. 541 00:22:53,134 --> 00:22:54,935 I've been meaning to get into yoga. 542 00:22:55,001 --> 00:22:57,505 So, if I pull a hammy on the first try, 543 00:22:57,571 --> 00:22:59,307 you're gonna have to carry me down 544 00:22:59,374 --> 00:23:02,109 - four flights of stairs. - The risk is low, 545 00:23:02,175 --> 00:23:04,077 but I've got your back either way. 546 00:23:06,681 --> 00:23:09,317 Okay, we're gonna start with some warm-ups. 547 00:23:09,384 --> 00:23:11,419 Big breath in. (inhales deeply) 548 00:23:11,486 --> 00:23:15,155 And melt all the way down. 549 00:23:15,222 --> 00:23:17,392 - (laughs) - Come on. 550 00:23:17,458 --> 00:23:19,227 - What? - You look like 551 00:23:19,292 --> 00:23:20,827 one of those inflatable tube men 552 00:23:20,894 --> 00:23:22,296 at a car dealership. 553 00:23:22,363 --> 00:23:23,597 - Yeah? - Yeah. 554 00:23:23,663 --> 00:23:25,365 - Ever noticed that tube man seems 555 00:23:25,432 --> 00:23:27,000 like a pretty carefree guy? 556 00:23:27,067 --> 00:23:29,903 He's not out there worrying about what anyone else thinks. 557 00:23:29,971 --> 00:23:31,138 - He sure isn't. - Right? 558 00:23:31,204 --> 00:23:34,776 Let him inspire you. Commit to your inner tube man. 559 00:23:34,842 --> 00:23:36,443 (laughs) 560 00:23:36,510 --> 00:23:38,880 (inhaling deeply) 561 00:23:38,945 --> 00:23:40,681 (exhaling deeply) 562 00:23:40,748 --> 00:23:43,183 (laughing) 563 00:23:43,250 --> 00:23:45,553 (♪) 564 00:23:45,619 --> 00:23:47,421 The singular most important thing you can do 565 00:23:47,488 --> 00:23:48,722 when trying to control your breath 566 00:23:48,789 --> 00:23:50,458 is to breathe from your diaphragm. 567 00:23:50,525 --> 00:23:52,527 - Hmm, I've heard some of my favorite pop stars 568 00:23:52,593 --> 00:23:53,961 talk about that. 569 00:23:54,628 --> 00:23:57,265 - Funny, I had you pegged as more of a jazz fan. 570 00:23:57,330 --> 00:23:59,733 Because I'm a novelist? 571 00:24:00,300 --> 00:24:01,434 Yeah, 572 00:24:01,501 --> 00:24:03,403 which is a pretty bad case of stereotyping 573 00:24:03,471 --> 00:24:04,571 when I say it out loud. 574 00:24:04,638 --> 00:24:08,108 - You're probably into house music? 575 00:24:08,175 --> 00:24:10,111 Because I have a lot of energy 576 00:24:10,178 --> 00:24:12,413 and essentially make a living as a glorified hype man? 577 00:24:12,480 --> 00:24:13,780 - Mm-hmm. - Wow. 578 00:24:13,847 --> 00:24:15,883 Well, I'll have you know, yeah, that's exactly right. 579 00:24:15,950 --> 00:24:17,317 Yeah. Unce, unce, unce, unce. 580 00:24:17,384 --> 00:24:18,920 (laughs) 581 00:24:18,986 --> 00:24:20,221 Okay, DJ Daniel, 582 00:24:20,288 --> 00:24:21,455 are you gonna teach me how to breathe 583 00:24:21,521 --> 00:24:22,957 or have I lost you to your inner dance floor? 584 00:24:23,023 --> 00:24:25,893 - Wait for it. Here comes the beat drop. 585 00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:27,094 Boom! 586 00:24:27,161 --> 00:24:28,395 (hand taps floor) 587 00:24:28,462 --> 00:24:31,164 (chuckling) 588 00:24:32,465 --> 00:24:35,336 All right, so one hand on your chest, 589 00:24:35,403 --> 00:24:37,404 the other on your stomach, 590 00:24:37,471 --> 00:24:39,874 and exhale fully 591 00:24:39,941 --> 00:24:41,909 and then simply let the air re-enter your body. 592 00:24:41,976 --> 00:24:43,678 It should feel like you have a balloon 593 00:24:43,743 --> 00:24:45,746 inflating underneath your ribs. 594 00:24:45,813 --> 00:24:48,849 (inhales deeply) In through your nose, and out. 595 00:24:48,915 --> 00:24:50,585 (exhales deeply) 596 00:24:50,651 --> 00:24:53,554 In through your nose... (inhales deeply) 597 00:24:53,621 --> 00:24:55,957 ...and out. (exhales deeply) 598 00:24:57,692 --> 00:24:59,693 - So, if I practice real hard, what's the likelihood 599 00:24:59,759 --> 00:25:01,496 that I end up like one of these popstars? 600 00:25:01,561 --> 00:25:04,397 - Well, I don't know, let's hear a few notes. 601 00:25:04,464 --> 00:25:05,833 - (laughs) - Yes. 602 00:25:05,900 --> 00:25:07,835 I walked right into that one, didn't I? 603 00:25:07,902 --> 00:25:10,505 - You sure did. (chukles) 604 00:25:11,806 --> 00:25:13,773 (exhales deeply) And out. 605 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:15,609 (Sophie's phone chimes) 606 00:25:19,579 --> 00:25:20,815 Oh, my mom needs me 607 00:25:20,882 --> 00:25:23,518 to cover at the flower shop for a few hours. 608 00:25:23,584 --> 00:25:25,685 - Can we pick back up tomorrow? - Hmm. 609 00:25:25,752 --> 00:25:27,888 - Sorry, she's not always so good with schedules. 610 00:25:27,954 --> 00:25:30,258 - No worries, we're just about done for today. 611 00:25:30,324 --> 00:25:31,392 Why don't I walk you? 612 00:25:31,459 --> 00:25:32,727 We can wrap up quickly at the shop. 613 00:25:32,792 --> 00:25:34,628 I have to head that direction anyway. 614 00:25:34,694 --> 00:25:35,829 You don't mind? 615 00:25:35,896 --> 00:25:38,164 - Nope. I love a brisk walk myself. 616 00:25:39,599 --> 00:25:43,537 (uplifting music) 617 00:25:43,604 --> 00:25:46,440 - There you go. Nice to see you. 618 00:25:46,507 --> 00:25:48,174 (chuckles) 619 00:25:49,509 --> 00:25:51,378 - (door chimes) - Thank you. 620 00:25:51,444 --> 00:25:52,913 - Hey, Mom! - Oh! 621 00:25:52,980 --> 00:25:55,148 - This is Daniel, the one I was telling you about. 622 00:25:55,215 --> 00:25:56,584 - Yes, Daniel. - Hi. 623 00:25:56,651 --> 00:25:58,786 - I'm Evelyn. Nice to meet you. 624 00:25:58,853 --> 00:26:00,922 And I'm so sorry to interrupt your session 625 00:26:00,988 --> 00:26:03,490 but I completely forgot about an appointment 626 00:26:03,557 --> 00:26:05,459 - I have this afternoon. - No trouble at all. 627 00:26:05,526 --> 00:26:06,661 It's a pleasure to meet you, Evelyn. 628 00:26:06,727 --> 00:26:07,795 Yeah, yeah. And uh... 629 00:26:07,862 --> 00:26:09,462 Oh, thanks so much, Sophie, 630 00:26:09,529 --> 00:26:11,632 and I'll see ya later tonight, hmm? 631 00:26:11,699 --> 00:26:14,035 - Yeah, funny how you forgot about your appointment 632 00:26:14,101 --> 00:26:15,869 but you didn't forget about pasta night, huh? 633 00:26:15,936 --> 00:26:19,173 - Uh, priorities, priorities! (chuckles) 634 00:26:20,207 --> 00:26:21,275 - Uh-huh. 635 00:26:22,977 --> 00:26:24,711 (door chimes) 636 00:26:25,479 --> 00:26:26,814 Your mom seems awesome. 637 00:26:26,881 --> 00:26:28,481 Must've been a lot of fun growing up. 638 00:26:28,548 --> 00:26:30,718 Oh yeah, never a dull moment. 639 00:26:30,785 --> 00:26:35,388 So, step two is memorization. 640 00:26:35,455 --> 00:26:37,758 And it comes with some homework. 641 00:26:37,825 --> 00:26:40,027 - Romeo and Juliet? - Mm-hmm. 642 00:26:40,094 --> 00:26:41,595 - These two are nothing but trouble. 643 00:26:41,662 --> 00:26:43,230 - Whenever you have to speak in front of an audience, 644 00:26:43,297 --> 00:26:45,766 it can always be helpful to memorize some sort of text, 645 00:26:45,833 --> 00:26:48,669 a safety net to fall back on when the nerves take over. 646 00:26:48,736 --> 00:26:51,005 - So, if I freak out in front of Olivia and Meredith, 647 00:26:51,071 --> 00:26:53,773 I'm supposed to start reciting a Shakespearian monologue? 648 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:56,911 - I would pay big bucks to see that, but no. 649 00:26:56,978 --> 00:26:59,346 The monologue will be for step five, the trial run. 650 00:26:59,413 --> 00:27:01,082 In a few days, 651 00:27:01,147 --> 00:27:02,983 you'll recite the monologue in front of a group of friends, 652 00:27:03,049 --> 00:27:04,684 incorporating all the new skills you've learned. 653 00:27:04,751 --> 00:27:06,820 This story stresses me out. 654 00:27:06,886 --> 00:27:08,122 Not a big romantic? 655 00:27:08,189 --> 00:27:10,223 - I have no problem with romance. 656 00:27:10,290 --> 00:27:12,727 I just don't believe that love should be as hard 657 00:27:12,792 --> 00:27:14,394 as it's made out to be in stories. 658 00:27:14,461 --> 00:27:16,998 - Hmm, I get that. But then again, 659 00:27:17,064 --> 00:27:18,798 love can be pretty hard in real life. 660 00:27:18,865 --> 00:27:20,634 - Well, not if you keep your head on straight. 661 00:27:20,701 --> 00:27:22,603 - Yeah, but who's ever kept their head on straight 662 00:27:22,670 --> 00:27:24,538 - when they've fallen in love? - Me. 663 00:27:24,605 --> 00:27:26,539 I've never totally lost my head for someone. 664 00:27:26,606 --> 00:27:27,575 Oh. 665 00:27:27,642 --> 00:27:28,843 Is it possible 666 00:27:28,909 --> 00:27:30,611 you've never actually been in love? 667 00:27:30,678 --> 00:27:31,878 Uh... 668 00:27:31,945 --> 00:27:33,847 (door chimes) Hello. 669 00:27:33,913 --> 00:27:35,982 Let me know if you need any help with anything. 670 00:27:37,250 --> 00:27:40,520 Okay, Mr. Speech and Debate Co-Captain 671 00:27:40,587 --> 00:27:43,691 - Oh, wow. You did a deep dive, huh? 672 00:27:43,758 --> 00:27:45,393 - I'm thorough. - Now, 673 00:27:45,459 --> 00:27:46,894 before we even get to the trial run, 674 00:27:46,961 --> 00:27:50,297 we have to tackle step three, facing your fears. 675 00:27:50,364 --> 00:27:51,699 Okay. 676 00:27:51,766 --> 00:27:54,300 We could do that or we could, I don't know... 677 00:27:54,367 --> 00:27:56,936 - not do that. - Oh, all right. 678 00:27:57,003 --> 00:27:58,239 So, I'm gonna have you write down 679 00:27:58,305 --> 00:27:59,140 some of your other fears 680 00:27:59,205 --> 00:28:01,275 and I'm gonna set a 20 second timer 681 00:28:01,342 --> 00:28:02,843 so that you can go with your gut instinct 682 00:28:02,910 --> 00:28:04,644 - and not overthink it. - Okay, but what if-- 683 00:28:04,711 --> 00:28:06,680 - Go. - Oh, okay. Um... 684 00:28:07,781 --> 00:28:09,849 (playful music) 685 00:28:13,688 --> 00:28:15,189 And time! 686 00:28:15,256 --> 00:28:16,757 Oh. 687 00:28:17,825 --> 00:28:19,393 Lemme see. 688 00:28:21,162 --> 00:28:22,630 Interesting. 689 00:28:22,696 --> 00:28:23,830 Yeah, we can definitely knock off 690 00:28:23,897 --> 00:28:25,499 a few of these tomorrow. 691 00:28:25,566 --> 00:28:27,835 - You in? - Do I have a choice? 692 00:28:27,902 --> 00:28:29,737 - Oh, you always have a choice to be chicken. 693 00:28:29,804 --> 00:28:32,640 - You did not just chicken me! - Oh, I did. 694 00:28:32,705 --> 00:28:34,040 - You let me know the time and place 695 00:28:34,107 --> 00:28:36,977 - and I'll be there. - You got it. 696 00:28:40,580 --> 00:28:42,950 (soft music) 697 00:28:43,017 --> 00:28:45,819 - How'd it go with the master of the stage today? 698 00:28:45,885 --> 00:28:47,922 - Seemed like a nice guy. - Yeah. 699 00:28:47,988 --> 00:28:51,125 - Well, he's uh... a character. - Hmm? 700 00:28:51,192 --> 00:28:52,960 - I still think it might be a waste of time, 701 00:28:53,027 --> 00:28:54,694 but he did share with me a couple tips 702 00:28:54,761 --> 00:28:56,763 - to keep in my back pocket. - Well, that's great! 703 00:28:56,830 --> 00:28:58,798 Here, let me taste this. 704 00:29:03,770 --> 00:29:05,605 - What do you think? - Mm. 705 00:29:05,673 --> 00:29:08,174 You measured everything, right? 706 00:29:08,241 --> 00:29:10,211 - Yes! I followed the recipe exactly. 707 00:29:10,277 --> 00:29:13,314 - Yeah, well, this recipe is more of a suggestion 708 00:29:13,380 --> 00:29:15,348 than a rule, right? 709 00:29:15,415 --> 00:29:18,586 I mean, little dash of this, 710 00:29:18,652 --> 00:29:20,855 a pinch of that. 711 00:29:20,921 --> 00:29:22,623 Just go with the flow. 712 00:29:22,690 --> 00:29:23,857 (chuckles) 713 00:29:23,923 --> 00:29:25,759 (laughs) (glasses clink) 714 00:29:25,826 --> 00:29:27,528 - Cheers. - Cheers. 715 00:29:30,830 --> 00:29:33,933 (upbeat music) 716 00:29:48,315 --> 00:29:49,884 (scoffs) 717 00:29:56,123 --> 00:29:57,191 Hi. 718 00:29:57,258 --> 00:29:59,393 - Did you really have to pick the tallest building 719 00:29:59,460 --> 00:30:00,461 in the neighborhood? 720 00:30:00,528 --> 00:30:02,796 Couldn't we have started with something smaller? 721 00:30:02,863 --> 00:30:06,866 Like, climb a tree or check out the fire escape 722 00:30:06,933 --> 00:30:08,368 of a two-story building? 723 00:30:08,434 --> 00:30:10,871 Or see a movie that takes place on a plane? 724 00:30:10,938 --> 00:30:12,272 Well, I do have to admit, 725 00:30:12,338 --> 00:30:15,108 I did have a double motive for picking this place. 726 00:30:15,175 --> 00:30:17,443 My dad actually brought me here for the first time 727 00:30:17,510 --> 00:30:18,979 when I was a kid. 728 00:30:19,046 --> 00:30:20,146 I come back once a year 729 00:30:20,213 --> 00:30:21,781 to get a picture from the top for him. 730 00:30:21,848 --> 00:30:24,018 Aw. Where does he live? 731 00:30:24,084 --> 00:30:26,554 - He's upstate, but he's a city guy at heart. 732 00:30:26,619 --> 00:30:27,721 Just doesn't make it out this way 733 00:30:27,788 --> 00:30:29,190 as much as he'd like to anymore. 734 00:30:30,023 --> 00:30:31,791 (Sophie chuckles lightly) 735 00:30:31,858 --> 00:30:34,028 - Well, if I have to do it for Dad, 736 00:30:34,094 --> 00:30:36,363 I guess I have to do it for Dad. 737 00:30:36,430 --> 00:30:38,265 Chickens first. 738 00:30:38,332 --> 00:30:40,267 - Hey! (chuckles) 739 00:30:40,334 --> 00:30:42,836 (sentimental music) 740 00:30:49,676 --> 00:30:51,644 My legs are Jello. My legs are Jello. 741 00:30:51,711 --> 00:30:52,779 - Um... - Come on. 742 00:30:52,846 --> 00:30:55,449 - I mean, I feel brave, we can go now. 743 00:30:55,516 --> 00:30:56,717 - You've got this. Come on, 744 00:30:56,784 --> 00:30:57,984 we're just gonna head over to the ledge, 745 00:30:58,051 --> 00:30:59,252 check out the view, take a picture, 746 00:30:59,319 --> 00:31:00,688 and then, we're gonna head back down, right? 747 00:31:00,753 --> 00:31:01,821 - Oh. - Okay, I can't look down. 748 00:31:01,888 --> 00:31:03,022 I can't look until we get there, 749 00:31:03,089 --> 00:31:04,124 - so just make I don't-- - Okay. 750 00:31:04,191 --> 00:31:05,358 Almost there, you got it. 751 00:31:05,425 --> 00:31:07,094 - ...bump into anything. - You got this, come on. 752 00:31:07,161 --> 00:31:09,262 All right, all right, almost there. 753 00:31:09,329 --> 00:31:11,198 Okay, and the last few steps are all you. 754 00:31:11,265 --> 00:31:13,601 - Oh, come on! - Okay, almost there! 755 00:31:13,666 --> 00:31:16,303 - What? - You got it, come on. 756 00:31:16,369 --> 00:31:18,471 Ugh. Oh! 757 00:31:18,538 --> 00:31:19,906 There you go. 758 00:31:19,973 --> 00:31:21,741 I'm gonna count it down, and when you look up, 759 00:31:21,808 --> 00:31:23,109 you're gonna see the city 760 00:31:23,176 --> 00:31:24,845 like you've never seen it before, I promise. 761 00:31:24,912 --> 00:31:26,880 - Oh, oh. (exhales nervously) 762 00:31:26,946 --> 00:31:28,682 Okay, go, go, go. 763 00:31:28,749 --> 00:31:32,185 All right, three, two, one. 764 00:31:32,252 --> 00:31:33,621 Ah! 765 00:31:33,686 --> 00:31:36,323 (revealing music) What? 766 00:31:37,458 --> 00:31:38,826 (Sophie sighs) 767 00:31:38,893 --> 00:31:41,095 (chuckles) (gasps) 768 00:31:42,896 --> 00:31:44,999 - This is like a totally different city from here. 769 00:31:45,065 --> 00:31:46,599 It's incredible, right? 770 00:31:46,666 --> 00:31:48,368 (sighs) 771 00:31:49,737 --> 00:31:51,070 I think that's my... 772 00:31:51,137 --> 00:31:52,673 I think that's my first apartment 773 00:31:52,740 --> 00:31:54,008 over there. 774 00:31:54,074 --> 00:31:57,510 My roommate was so sweet, but so messy. 775 00:31:57,577 --> 00:31:58,811 (chuckles) 776 00:31:58,878 --> 00:32:00,146 Oh! 777 00:32:00,213 --> 00:32:03,416 - My high school was just past that intersection. 778 00:32:03,483 --> 00:32:05,653 There was a pizza shop and a bakery 779 00:32:05,719 --> 00:32:06,720 right across from each other. 780 00:32:06,787 --> 00:32:08,788 Best smelling corner in the city. 781 00:32:08,855 --> 00:32:11,892 - Oh yeah, I recognize that area. 782 00:32:11,959 --> 00:32:14,127 My dad's auto shop was there. 783 00:32:14,193 --> 00:32:16,663 - Oh yeah, I know that place. Does he still work there? 784 00:32:16,730 --> 00:32:18,798 Oh, no. 785 00:32:18,865 --> 00:32:20,800 He passed away when I was nine. 786 00:32:20,867 --> 00:32:23,237 Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 787 00:32:23,304 --> 00:32:26,339 - Thanks. He was the best. 788 00:32:29,042 --> 00:32:30,411 It's getting windy up here. 789 00:32:30,477 --> 00:32:32,846 Um, I should take that picture of you. 790 00:32:32,913 --> 00:32:34,580 Yes! 791 00:32:34,647 --> 00:32:36,083 (clears throat) 792 00:32:36,150 --> 00:32:39,219 - Okay. (laughs) 793 00:32:40,688 --> 00:32:42,021 (camera shutter snaps) 794 00:32:42,088 --> 00:32:45,092 Got it. These look great! 795 00:32:46,093 --> 00:32:48,695 - One more for good luck? - Yeah! 796 00:32:48,761 --> 00:32:49,696 No, come in. 797 00:32:49,762 --> 00:32:51,332 Okay. 798 00:32:51,397 --> 00:32:54,500 - Oh, all right, all right, your good side. 799 00:32:54,567 --> 00:32:56,403 - (chuckles) - Ready? 800 00:32:57,538 --> 00:33:00,307 (camera shutter snaps) 801 00:33:02,343 --> 00:33:03,143 Got it. 802 00:33:03,210 --> 00:33:04,377 - Good? - Yeah. 803 00:33:04,444 --> 00:33:06,046 Would you like to go back down to the ground? 804 00:33:06,113 --> 00:33:07,146 - Yes, please. - Let's go. 805 00:33:07,213 --> 00:33:09,583 - Great. (upbeat music) 806 00:33:09,650 --> 00:33:11,751 (city rumble) 807 00:33:21,662 --> 00:33:23,163 I can't. You do it. 808 00:33:23,230 --> 00:33:25,499 - Come on, buddy, you'll be fine. 809 00:33:25,566 --> 00:33:26,900 Just hit send. 810 00:33:26,967 --> 00:33:28,969 - Do you really think the changes helped? 811 00:33:29,036 --> 00:33:30,671 - You know what? I do. I mean, 812 00:33:30,738 --> 00:33:32,005 I'm sure we'll get some notes back 813 00:33:32,071 --> 00:33:34,807 but that's to be expected. We can handle notes. 814 00:33:34,875 --> 00:33:36,376 You're right. 815 00:33:36,442 --> 00:33:38,045 And a deadline's a deadline, right? 816 00:33:38,112 --> 00:33:39,613 - There's not much else we can do. 817 00:33:39,680 --> 00:33:41,714 Okay, here we go. 818 00:33:42,583 --> 00:33:44,617 (chiming) Done. 819 00:33:44,684 --> 00:33:46,019 Atta boy. 820 00:33:46,086 --> 00:33:48,255 And now, we wait. 821 00:33:49,123 --> 00:33:51,023 And now we wait. 822 00:33:51,090 --> 00:33:54,027 Just hurry up and wait. 823 00:33:57,064 --> 00:33:59,232 (upbeat music) 824 00:34:03,971 --> 00:34:05,571 - So... (Evelyn clears throat) 825 00:34:05,638 --> 00:34:09,143 Now that you've conquered your fear of heights, 826 00:34:09,208 --> 00:34:13,179 would you water the plants on the top shelf up there? 827 00:34:14,014 --> 00:34:15,548 Very clever segue, 828 00:34:15,615 --> 00:34:17,150 but I actually have to leave in a minute 829 00:34:17,217 --> 00:34:19,052 - to go meet Daniel at the park. - Oh! 830 00:34:19,119 --> 00:34:22,623 What's on the docket for you two today? 831 00:34:22,688 --> 00:34:24,157 Another fear challenge. 832 00:34:24,224 --> 00:34:26,293 I just don't know the details yet. 833 00:34:26,893 --> 00:34:28,362 Of all the fears I listed, 834 00:34:28,429 --> 00:34:29,630 I didn't think you were gonna be able 835 00:34:29,695 --> 00:34:31,731 to get your hands on rollerblades so quickly. 836 00:34:31,798 --> 00:34:34,001 - Seems like skating is really making a comeback. 837 00:34:34,067 --> 00:34:35,802 A few of the bike rental shops in the city 838 00:34:35,869 --> 00:34:38,472 have expanded their horizons into skate rentals. 839 00:34:38,539 --> 00:34:40,740 - Goes hand in hand with the 90s fashion. 840 00:34:40,807 --> 00:34:41,842 Yeah. 841 00:34:43,043 --> 00:34:44,344 - Speaking of the 90s - Mm-hmm. 842 00:34:44,411 --> 00:34:45,579 - ...that was probably the last time 843 00:34:45,646 --> 00:34:47,114 I put on a pair of these bad boys. 844 00:34:47,181 --> 00:34:49,048 Ooh, me too. 845 00:34:49,115 --> 00:34:51,617 Your horror story first and then mine? 846 00:34:52,219 --> 00:34:53,853 - Well, I used to be pretty good 847 00:34:53,920 --> 00:34:56,757 until I took a huge fall and had to get knee surgery. 848 00:34:56,824 --> 00:34:57,990 Oh. 849 00:34:58,057 --> 00:34:59,693 - I can spare you the show and tell unless-- 850 00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:01,561 - No! I'm good. (chuckles) 851 00:35:01,628 --> 00:35:03,230 Are you squeamish? 852 00:35:03,297 --> 00:35:05,331 Uh, maybe a little squeamish. 853 00:35:05,398 --> 00:35:07,067 A little just don't wanna jinx it. 854 00:35:07,134 --> 00:35:09,869 Fair. Your turn. 855 00:35:09,936 --> 00:35:11,170 Oh, join me up here 856 00:35:11,237 --> 00:35:13,507 and I will tell you a story of young heartbreak 857 00:35:13,574 --> 00:35:16,510 that would make Romeo and Juliet look like child's play. 858 00:35:18,211 --> 00:35:20,213 - Ah! (laughs) 859 00:35:20,280 --> 00:35:21,315 I bet it all started 860 00:35:21,380 --> 00:35:22,882 when you lost your head for a girl. 861 00:35:22,949 --> 00:35:24,083 Big time. 862 00:35:24,150 --> 00:35:25,552 It was the sixth grade 863 00:35:25,619 --> 00:35:28,188 and I was madly in love with my girlfriend, 864 00:35:28,255 --> 00:35:29,590 Colleen Shine. 865 00:35:29,655 --> 00:35:30,657 - Hmm. - Mm-hmm. 866 00:35:30,724 --> 00:35:33,092 - Let met guess, her smile could light up a room. 867 00:35:33,159 --> 00:35:35,128 You know it. 868 00:35:35,195 --> 00:35:37,030 We dated for three months, 869 00:35:37,097 --> 00:35:39,365 which means we talked like once a month 870 00:35:39,432 --> 00:35:41,168 during lunch period. (laughs) 871 00:35:41,235 --> 00:35:43,202 - See, that's why I waited to have my first boyfriend 872 00:35:43,269 --> 00:35:45,972 until I was a grown, mature, eighth grader. 873 00:35:46,039 --> 00:35:48,407 (laughs) We talked every day. 874 00:35:48,474 --> 00:35:51,378 If you count passing notes in class as talking. 875 00:35:51,445 --> 00:35:53,914 - So, it was the end of the year field trip, 876 00:35:53,981 --> 00:35:58,085 and we were at Skate Town, this big roller rink in Jersey. 877 00:35:58,152 --> 00:36:01,121 Lights come down, disco ball starts to spin, 878 00:36:01,188 --> 00:36:04,157 and my favorite R&B song comes on. 879 00:36:04,224 --> 00:36:06,393 - Uh-oh. I think I know where this is going. 880 00:36:06,460 --> 00:36:07,628 - (clicks tongue) - Yeah. 881 00:36:07,693 --> 00:36:08,728 I look over at Colleen 882 00:36:08,795 --> 00:36:12,065 and she's slow skating with Steve Sherman. 883 00:36:12,132 --> 00:36:15,202 No! Not Steve Sherman! 884 00:36:15,268 --> 00:36:16,969 - Steve Sherman. - Hmm. 885 00:36:17,036 --> 00:36:18,105 I was so crushed 886 00:36:18,170 --> 00:36:19,373 I never hit the rink again after that. 887 00:36:19,438 --> 00:36:21,340 - (laugh) - You win. 888 00:36:21,407 --> 00:36:23,110 Your emotional scar 889 00:36:23,175 --> 00:36:25,945 is much more gnarly than my surgery scar. 890 00:36:26,012 --> 00:36:27,581 - (gasps) - Whoa! 891 00:36:27,648 --> 00:36:28,548 - Oh! (laughs) 892 00:36:28,614 --> 00:36:31,385 - Are you good? - I'm good. I'm good. 893 00:36:31,451 --> 00:36:35,322 Oh, so, how did it end with pen pal boy? 894 00:36:35,389 --> 00:36:37,824 - Well, he said he wanted to take things off the page 895 00:36:37,891 --> 00:36:39,693 - and meet face to face. - Ooh! 896 00:36:39,760 --> 00:36:41,994 - I didn't feel ready so I dumped him. 897 00:36:42,061 --> 00:36:44,130 With a haiku. 898 00:36:44,197 --> 00:36:45,699 Sheesh! 899 00:36:45,766 --> 00:36:48,201 Ruthless with the pen, even as a youth! 900 00:36:48,268 --> 00:36:50,336 (wheels rattling) 901 00:36:51,838 --> 00:36:53,606 (chuckles) 902 00:36:55,375 --> 00:36:59,445 (light music) 903 00:36:59,512 --> 00:37:02,481 - You know, that wasn't that bad. 904 00:37:02,548 --> 00:37:04,518 I might have to stick with it for the cardio. 905 00:37:04,585 --> 00:37:07,320 - Yeah, that was a lot more fun than I remember. 906 00:37:07,387 --> 00:37:10,289 - So, what next, matching tattoos? 907 00:37:10,356 --> 00:37:12,159 Couple fears conquered. 908 00:37:12,224 --> 00:37:14,728 We even had time to stop and reward ourselves. 909 00:37:14,795 --> 00:37:16,096 Cheers to that. 910 00:37:16,163 --> 00:37:17,130 If we break now 911 00:37:17,197 --> 00:37:18,331 we can head back to the loft space 912 00:37:18,398 --> 00:37:20,601 and run through step four. 913 00:37:20,666 --> 00:37:22,469 Which is? 914 00:37:24,036 --> 00:37:26,907 (rhythmic music) 915 00:37:29,141 --> 00:37:30,510 (Daniel): Body language. 916 00:37:30,577 --> 00:37:33,246 The goal here is to use your physicality 917 00:37:33,313 --> 00:37:34,681 to send a signal of confidence, 918 00:37:34,748 --> 00:37:37,818 not only to the audience, but to your own brain. 919 00:37:37,884 --> 00:37:38,918 Make eye contact, 920 00:37:38,985 --> 00:37:41,487 especially if you know someone in the audience. 921 00:37:41,554 --> 00:37:44,257 You could even make eye contact with Meredith, 922 00:37:44,324 --> 00:37:47,460 - if you're feeling brave. - Okay, baby steps. 923 00:37:47,527 --> 00:37:49,862 - (Daniel laughs) - Let's see. Give it a try. 924 00:37:53,000 --> 00:37:54,768 (Daniel laughs) 925 00:37:55,936 --> 00:37:57,170 That's it. 926 00:37:57,237 --> 00:37:59,806 Chin up, shoulders back. 927 00:37:59,873 --> 00:38:01,074 (laughs) 928 00:38:01,141 --> 00:38:04,143 That... that is certainly shoulders back and chin up. 929 00:38:04,210 --> 00:38:06,079 (laughs) 930 00:38:06,146 --> 00:38:08,181 (Daniel laughs) 931 00:38:08,248 --> 00:38:09,615 Okay, are you taking this seriously? 932 00:38:09,682 --> 00:38:12,018 - Do you want to learn? - Yes, obviously. 933 00:38:12,085 --> 00:38:14,320 - All right. I'm gonna come show you. 934 00:38:14,387 --> 00:38:16,556 - I know how to walk. - I can see that. 935 00:38:16,623 --> 00:38:18,759 (Sophie laughs) Come on. Ready? 936 00:38:18,824 --> 00:38:20,427 - Okay. - So, 937 00:38:20,494 --> 00:38:23,063 feet, shoulders, chin, 938 00:38:23,130 --> 00:38:24,965 then we walk. 939 00:38:25,032 --> 00:38:27,467 That's the one. 940 00:38:27,534 --> 00:38:30,704 And as corny as it might sound, 941 00:38:30,771 --> 00:38:32,539 smile. 942 00:38:33,139 --> 00:38:34,574 There it is. 943 00:38:34,641 --> 00:38:36,043 (laughs) 944 00:38:36,842 --> 00:38:40,313 (upbeat music) 945 00:38:42,416 --> 00:38:44,550 (Sophie): Don't tell me, don't tell me. 946 00:38:44,617 --> 00:38:48,355 "Should I fall, let it be with grace and... 947 00:38:50,056 --> 00:38:52,592 grace and..." 948 00:38:52,659 --> 00:38:53,559 Levity. 949 00:38:53,626 --> 00:38:55,295 - "Levity of spirit." Shoot, okay. 950 00:38:55,362 --> 00:38:56,697 - Let's start again. - Yeah, but... 951 00:38:56,762 --> 00:38:58,565 (sighs) But you were almost done! 952 00:38:58,632 --> 00:39:00,534 Can't we just pick it up from here? 953 00:39:00,599 --> 00:39:02,702 - No, I have to get it right. I have to get it perfect. 954 00:39:02,768 --> 00:39:04,737 I'm no improvisor when the heat is on. 955 00:39:04,804 --> 00:39:06,472 - Won't you have to improvise the answers 956 00:39:06,539 --> 00:39:07,807 during the interview? I mean, 957 00:39:07,873 --> 00:39:08,742 you don't always know 958 00:39:08,809 --> 00:39:10,309 what questions they're going to ask. 959 00:39:10,376 --> 00:39:12,211 Regardless, I'm not there yet. 960 00:39:12,278 --> 00:39:13,579 The point is to get this monologue 961 00:39:13,646 --> 00:39:14,815 memorized and down pat 962 00:39:14,880 --> 00:39:16,215 so I can work on the other skills 963 00:39:16,282 --> 00:39:17,951 - I've learned with Daniel. - Do you think 964 00:39:18,018 --> 00:39:20,119 you might be giving this silly fear of yours 965 00:39:20,186 --> 00:39:22,389 - a little too much power? - Mom, 966 00:39:22,456 --> 00:39:25,492 I get what you're saying but it doesn't feel so silly 967 00:39:25,559 --> 00:39:28,027 when I'm up there in fight or flight mode. 968 00:39:28,094 --> 00:39:30,797 - No. No, I know. I don't mean to downplay it, 969 00:39:30,864 --> 00:39:32,331 it's just that... 970 00:39:32,398 --> 00:39:36,436 I think if you just went into it freely, 971 00:39:36,503 --> 00:39:37,838 without all this build up, 972 00:39:37,903 --> 00:39:41,974 you might find some levity of spirit. 973 00:39:42,041 --> 00:39:44,543 - (exhales) - I wish I could. 974 00:39:44,610 --> 00:39:46,313 You can head home if you're tired 975 00:39:46,380 --> 00:39:48,414 but I'm gonna stay here and get this perfect. 976 00:39:48,481 --> 00:39:50,916 (chuckles) 977 00:39:50,983 --> 00:39:53,152 - You really are your father's daughter, 978 00:39:53,219 --> 00:39:54,554 aren't you? 979 00:39:55,121 --> 00:39:57,623 Yeah, I've always said, the two of you were sent 980 00:39:57,690 --> 00:40:00,793 to teach me a thing or two about diligence. 981 00:40:02,061 --> 00:40:03,262 So... 982 00:40:03,329 --> 00:40:05,030 From the top! 983 00:40:05,731 --> 00:40:07,934 - Okay. (clears throat) 984 00:40:08,001 --> 00:40:08,934 Should I fall, 985 00:40:09,001 --> 00:40:11,405 let it be with grace and levity of spirit. 986 00:40:11,471 --> 00:40:13,005 (Evelyn): There you go. 987 00:40:13,072 --> 00:40:16,909 (soft music) 988 00:40:16,976 --> 00:40:19,478 (city rumble) 989 00:40:21,614 --> 00:40:22,983 Thank you guys for coming. 990 00:40:23,048 --> 00:40:24,650 I'm a little nervous but it's gonna be fine. 991 00:40:24,717 --> 00:40:26,619 - Hey. Sorry for the delay. 992 00:40:26,686 --> 00:40:27,721 Tom was supposed to be here 993 00:40:27,788 --> 00:40:29,188 with the speaker and mic already. 994 00:40:29,255 --> 00:40:31,425 - Oh no! I guess we should reschedule. 995 00:40:31,490 --> 00:40:33,793 How about uh, never? 996 00:40:33,860 --> 00:40:35,027 Hmm. 997 00:40:35,094 --> 00:40:36,195 - No? - No. 998 00:40:36,262 --> 00:40:37,731 - (Tom): Hey, guys! - Okay. 999 00:40:37,797 --> 00:40:39,398 - There he is! - Ah, great! 1000 00:40:39,465 --> 00:40:41,233 Sorry I'm late. 1001 00:40:41,300 --> 00:40:43,670 Hi, you must be Sophie. 1002 00:40:43,737 --> 00:40:44,905 I'm Tom, Daniel's friend, 1003 00:40:44,971 --> 00:40:47,373 and personal tech department. (laughs) 1004 00:40:47,440 --> 00:40:49,175 - I paid him to add in the friend bit. 1005 00:40:49,242 --> 00:40:50,543 - Well, it's nice to meet you, Tom. 1006 00:40:50,610 --> 00:40:51,577 (Tom): Definitely. 1007 00:40:51,644 --> 00:40:52,746 - Thanks for coming through, man. 1008 00:40:52,813 --> 00:40:53,947 Feel free to stick around and help us 1009 00:40:54,014 --> 00:40:55,414 fill in this little crowd we've got here. 1010 00:40:55,481 --> 00:40:57,083 - Will do. Let me just get all set up 1011 00:40:57,150 --> 00:40:58,184 and I'll be back out here. 1012 00:41:00,452 --> 00:41:02,521 (Daniel clears throat) 1013 00:41:03,824 --> 00:41:05,090 Okay. 1014 00:41:05,992 --> 00:41:06,992 (feedback squeals) 1015 00:41:07,059 --> 00:41:08,594 Okay, testing, testing. 1016 00:41:08,661 --> 00:41:09,762 (feedback squeals) Oh, ooh. 1017 00:41:09,829 --> 00:41:11,465 Whoops, sorry about that everyone 1018 00:41:11,530 --> 00:41:13,733 but that's why we test. Ha, ha. 1019 00:41:13,800 --> 00:41:16,869 Testing, testing, testing. 1020 00:41:16,936 --> 00:41:18,538 Sounds great! 1021 00:41:19,072 --> 00:41:20,773 Whenever you're ready. 1022 00:41:21,340 --> 00:41:23,809 - All yours. - Okay. 1023 00:41:23,876 --> 00:41:25,612 Okay. 1024 00:41:28,081 --> 00:41:30,250 (gentle music) 1025 00:41:32,552 --> 00:41:34,987 (breathes quickly) 1026 00:41:40,293 --> 00:41:41,360 Uh... 1027 00:41:41,427 --> 00:41:44,998 (heartbeats) (breathes shallowly) 1028 00:41:46,233 --> 00:41:48,268 Testing... 1029 00:41:48,335 --> 00:41:50,237 (tense echoing music swelling) 1030 00:41:51,371 --> 00:41:53,806 (indistinct chatter) 1031 00:41:56,076 --> 00:41:57,143 I can't. 1032 00:41:57,210 --> 00:41:59,045 I can't, I can't. (tense echoing music stops) 1033 00:41:59,112 --> 00:42:01,681 I'm sorry. I... 1034 00:42:04,351 --> 00:42:06,219 (Daniel clears throat) 1035 00:42:06,286 --> 00:42:07,853 Hey, folks, 1036 00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:09,956 just wanted to let everyone know about the food trucks 1037 00:42:10,023 --> 00:42:13,059 that you'll find if you walk down that way. 1038 00:42:13,893 --> 00:42:16,329 Yep, just keep walking that way 1039 00:42:16,396 --> 00:42:17,898 for New York's best food on wheels. 1040 00:42:18,532 --> 00:42:20,967 Not here, over there. 1041 00:42:21,034 --> 00:42:23,536 (soft music) 1042 00:42:25,070 --> 00:42:27,606 Sorry, man. Thanks. 1043 00:42:30,409 --> 00:42:34,179 (♪) 1044 00:42:40,387 --> 00:42:42,021 Thank you. 1045 00:42:43,956 --> 00:42:46,226 Just doesn't make any sense. 1046 00:42:47,027 --> 00:42:49,461 Last time, I couldn't stop babbling, 1047 00:42:49,528 --> 00:42:51,831 and this time... 1048 00:42:51,898 --> 00:42:54,467 I forget how to speak entirely. 1049 00:42:54,534 --> 00:42:55,969 How am I supposed to fix the problem 1050 00:42:56,036 --> 00:42:58,572 if my reaction's different every time? 1051 00:43:00,739 --> 00:43:04,010 - Look, I know you have it in you, okay? 1052 00:43:04,077 --> 00:43:05,344 You worked through the coaching steps 1053 00:43:05,411 --> 00:43:06,880 just as well, if not better, 1054 00:43:06,947 --> 00:43:09,081 than some of my strongest clients. 1055 00:43:09,148 --> 00:43:11,918 And? I still failed! 1056 00:43:11,985 --> 00:43:13,786 Why don't we try again later? 1057 00:43:13,853 --> 00:43:15,688 Oh, no. I'm spent. 1058 00:43:15,755 --> 00:43:18,291 - I get that. - No, you don't! 1059 00:43:18,358 --> 00:43:20,159 I'm sorry? 1060 00:43:20,226 --> 00:43:21,527 No, I'm sorry, 1061 00:43:21,594 --> 00:43:23,563 I didn't mean to snap, I just... 1062 00:43:23,630 --> 00:43:24,731 there's no way 1063 00:43:24,797 --> 00:43:26,065 that you could possibly understand 1064 00:43:26,132 --> 00:43:26,967 what I'm going through 1065 00:43:27,032 --> 00:43:28,768 because you've always been a natural. 1066 00:43:28,835 --> 00:43:31,338 - Public speaking has always come naturally to me, 1067 00:43:31,403 --> 00:43:33,373 sure, but I've got my own fear. 1068 00:43:33,440 --> 00:43:36,309 A big one for me, actually... 1069 00:43:36,376 --> 00:43:38,043 writing. 1070 00:43:39,445 --> 00:43:41,081 Yeah... 1071 00:43:41,146 --> 00:43:42,414 I know. 1072 00:43:42,481 --> 00:43:44,217 What, you do? 1073 00:43:44,284 --> 00:43:45,452 - Mm-hmm. 1074 00:43:45,518 --> 00:43:47,186 I recognize that look in your eyes 1075 00:43:47,253 --> 00:43:49,922 every time someone mentions your scripts. 1076 00:43:50,590 --> 00:43:53,360 Some might even call it the chicken stare. 1077 00:43:53,425 --> 00:43:55,661 (Daniel laughs) 1078 00:43:56,630 --> 00:43:59,398 - So, you caught me, huh? - I sure did. 1079 00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:03,003 - Seriously though, let me know 1080 00:44:03,068 --> 00:44:05,137 when you get those notes back on your scripts. 1081 00:44:05,204 --> 00:44:09,541 I'd love to return the favor and help out. 1082 00:44:09,608 --> 00:44:11,777 And I promise to be as patient with you 1083 00:44:11,844 --> 00:44:13,913 as you have been with me. 1084 00:44:15,681 --> 00:44:18,284 Thank you. Really. 1085 00:44:18,351 --> 00:44:20,519 And I will definitely take you up on that 1086 00:44:20,586 --> 00:44:22,322 when I hear back. 1087 00:44:22,389 --> 00:44:23,922 Cool. 1088 00:44:24,556 --> 00:44:26,226 But getting back to you, 1089 00:44:26,291 --> 00:44:28,661 I think we can try a few more creative ways 1090 00:44:28,728 --> 00:44:30,563 to tackle this fear that's still blocking you. 1091 00:44:30,630 --> 00:44:32,898 If you'll keep me on, that is. 1092 00:44:32,965 --> 00:44:35,402 - Oh, you're not jumping ship now. 1093 00:44:35,467 --> 00:44:38,070 - Good. Wouldn't want to. 1094 00:44:38,771 --> 00:44:40,673 To facing our fears. 1095 00:44:40,739 --> 00:44:43,108 (rhythmic music) 1096 00:44:43,175 --> 00:44:44,878 Let's go. 1097 00:44:46,612 --> 00:44:50,784 (♪) 1098 00:44:52,818 --> 00:44:56,356 - I know exactly when everything went downhill. 1099 00:44:56,422 --> 00:44:58,224 Fourth grade science fair 1100 00:44:58,291 --> 00:45:01,693 and it was my turn to present my diorama. 1101 00:45:01,760 --> 00:45:03,862 Oh, I forgot about those! 1102 00:45:03,929 --> 00:45:05,431 You make 'em out of shoeboxes, right? 1103 00:45:05,498 --> 00:45:06,733 Yep. 1104 00:45:06,800 --> 00:45:09,101 Mine was a deciduous forest scene. 1105 00:45:09,168 --> 00:45:11,471 I used the trimmings from the plants at my mom's shop 1106 00:45:11,538 --> 00:45:13,373 to make the trees. 1107 00:45:16,809 --> 00:45:19,179 It had been about a month since my dad passed 1108 00:45:19,244 --> 00:45:22,148 and I guess I was determined to prove to everyone 1109 00:45:22,215 --> 00:45:25,385 that I was back to being a normal kid, 1110 00:45:25,452 --> 00:45:28,153 - whatever that meant. - Sure. 1111 00:45:28,221 --> 00:45:31,056 That's a lot for you to be going through at such a young age. 1112 00:45:31,123 --> 00:45:33,326 - So, there I was at the front of the room, 1113 00:45:33,393 --> 00:45:35,994 ready to go, 1114 00:45:36,061 --> 00:45:39,565 and all of a sudden, my mind went blank. 1115 00:45:39,632 --> 00:45:41,800 I started getting really hot 1116 00:45:41,867 --> 00:45:45,538 and the walls seemed like they were closing in on me, 1117 00:45:45,605 --> 00:45:48,507 and the next thing I know, I'm... 1118 00:45:48,574 --> 00:45:50,809 sobbing uncontrollably 1119 00:45:50,876 --> 00:45:53,045 and the teachers had to rush me to the bathroom. 1120 00:45:53,112 --> 00:45:56,081 - No! Poor little Sophie. - Exactly! 1121 00:45:56,148 --> 00:45:58,851 That's the part that still sticks with me. 1122 00:45:58,918 --> 00:46:03,389 Those teachers looking at me with such deep pity. 1123 00:46:03,456 --> 00:46:05,391 I felt pathetic. 1124 00:46:06,893 --> 00:46:10,230 And now that I say it out loud, maybe that's the fear. 1125 00:46:11,097 --> 00:46:14,701 It's not so much the act of speaking in front of everyone 1126 00:46:14,768 --> 00:46:19,239 but the idea that I could be perceived as weak. 1127 00:46:19,304 --> 00:46:20,907 Huh. 1128 00:46:21,673 --> 00:46:22,842 Yeah, that's deep. 1129 00:46:22,909 --> 00:46:25,344 (soft music) 1130 00:46:26,478 --> 00:46:28,715 Well, the good news? 1131 00:46:28,782 --> 00:46:31,451 You could never look weak, 'cause you're not. 1132 00:46:31,518 --> 00:46:35,688 You're talented, articulate, 1133 00:46:35,755 --> 00:46:37,322 self-assured, beautiful. 1134 00:46:37,389 --> 00:46:39,458 Beautiful, huh? 1135 00:46:39,525 --> 00:46:43,163 - Sorry, uh, I mean, you-- (Sophie's phone rings) 1136 00:46:44,097 --> 00:46:46,965 - (sputters) - Hey, Janice. 1137 00:46:48,168 --> 00:46:50,068 Oh, uh... 1138 00:46:50,135 --> 00:46:52,038 Which podcast is that again? 1139 00:46:52,105 --> 00:46:53,639 (rock rattles in cradle) 1140 00:46:53,706 --> 00:46:55,807 Um... sure! 1141 00:46:55,875 --> 00:46:58,110 Yeah, I think I can make that work. 1142 00:47:00,480 --> 00:47:02,347 (blows out breath) 1143 00:47:05,717 --> 00:47:07,586 Okay, great. 1144 00:47:07,653 --> 00:47:09,856 Yeah, I'll be there. 1145 00:47:10,590 --> 00:47:11,824 Thanks, Janice. 1146 00:47:11,891 --> 00:47:14,059 (call beeps off) I'm gonna be 1147 00:47:14,126 --> 00:47:15,228 on the Tailored to the Page podcast 1148 00:47:15,295 --> 00:47:17,697 tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Help! 1149 00:47:17,764 --> 00:47:19,831 - Is that the one where they try and imagine 1150 00:47:19,898 --> 00:47:21,134 what fashion designers 1151 00:47:21,201 --> 00:47:22,534 the characters in the books are wearing? 1152 00:47:22,601 --> 00:47:24,237 That's one segment, yes. 1153 00:47:24,304 --> 00:47:26,773 My protagonist is a tightrope walker. 1154 00:47:26,840 --> 00:47:29,608 I don't know any famous leotard designers! 1155 00:47:29,675 --> 00:47:31,244 Is that even a thing? 1156 00:47:31,777 --> 00:47:34,213 - This is actually the perfect warmup. 1157 00:47:34,280 --> 00:47:36,081 You get to work on your interview skills 1158 00:47:36,148 --> 00:47:38,851 without actually having a crowd. Less pressure. 1159 00:47:41,688 --> 00:47:42,889 Aren't you proud of me? 1160 00:47:42,956 --> 00:47:44,289 Look at me, 1161 00:47:44,356 --> 00:47:46,960 living life on the edge, all the way up here. 1162 00:47:47,025 --> 00:47:49,596 - All the way... it's the fourth floor. 1163 00:47:49,661 --> 00:47:51,130 (Sophie laughs) 1164 00:47:51,197 --> 00:47:54,199 - Still counts! I'm facing my fears. 1165 00:47:56,702 --> 00:47:58,137 Actually, you know what? 1166 00:47:58,204 --> 00:48:00,005 There's one more fear I wanna try to conquer 1167 00:48:00,072 --> 00:48:02,342 before the podcast. Wasn't on your list. 1168 00:48:02,407 --> 00:48:04,911 - Then how do you know it's a fear? 1169 00:48:04,978 --> 00:48:06,846 - Thought I'd have a curveball challenge 1170 00:48:06,913 --> 00:48:08,380 handy the other day, so... 1171 00:48:08,447 --> 00:48:11,784 I contacted a local expert in all things Sophie. 1172 00:48:11,851 --> 00:48:14,286 Who? 1173 00:48:20,793 --> 00:48:22,161 - Tom? - Hey. 1174 00:48:22,228 --> 00:48:24,329 - Not who I was referring to but... 1175 00:48:24,396 --> 00:48:25,164 Hey, Tom. 1176 00:48:25,231 --> 00:48:28,166 - Uh, sorry to interrupt but um... 1177 00:48:28,233 --> 00:48:31,670 can I steal you for a bit to talk about the project? 1178 00:48:31,737 --> 00:48:33,972 Something sort of just um, came up. 1179 00:48:34,039 --> 00:48:36,909 Uh yeah, definitely. 1180 00:48:37,911 --> 00:48:38,978 Hey, if you're free later, 1181 00:48:39,045 --> 00:48:40,280 can I meet you at the flower shop? 1182 00:48:40,346 --> 00:48:42,916 - (clicks tongue) - Oh, Mom's the expert. 1183 00:48:42,981 --> 00:48:45,083 Of course. Uh yeah, 1184 00:48:45,150 --> 00:48:46,719 I'll be at the flower shop this evening 1185 00:48:46,786 --> 00:48:48,121 - to help her close up. - Perfect. 1186 00:48:48,186 --> 00:48:49,922 - See you then. - Sounds good. 1187 00:48:49,989 --> 00:48:51,690 - Nice to see you, Tom. - Likewise. 1188 00:48:51,757 --> 00:48:53,960 Take care, Sophie. 1189 00:48:55,961 --> 00:48:57,230 - Revel hated the script, didn't they? 1190 00:48:57,297 --> 00:48:59,632 - Let's just say they didn't land well, at all. 1191 00:48:59,699 --> 00:49:01,134 Ugh! 1192 00:49:02,434 --> 00:49:04,436 (sighs) I'm really sorry, Tom. 1193 00:49:04,503 --> 00:49:06,105 I didn't think we were this far off the mark. 1194 00:49:06,172 --> 00:49:08,373 - I know! Me either. Luckily, 1195 00:49:08,440 --> 00:49:09,909 they're gonna give us another shot. 1196 00:49:09,976 --> 00:49:11,844 All we gotta do is go in there 1197 00:49:11,911 --> 00:49:14,579 and give them something totally fresh. 1198 00:49:15,815 --> 00:49:18,083 - Yeah, yeah, great, let's... 1199 00:49:18,150 --> 00:49:19,585 - Let's do it. - All right, great. 1200 00:49:19,652 --> 00:49:21,788 Let's get started with uh... 1201 00:49:21,853 --> 00:49:23,588 trying to focus on nailing down 1202 00:49:23,655 --> 00:49:26,693 a brand new concept for the pilot episode. 1203 00:49:26,759 --> 00:49:29,228 - That's a good idea. Yeah, if we could sell them 1204 00:49:29,295 --> 00:49:31,130 on whatever new direction that we're heading in, 1205 00:49:31,197 --> 00:49:32,864 then we can build from there. 1206 00:49:32,931 --> 00:49:34,333 Definitely. 1207 00:49:35,668 --> 00:49:37,969 Brand new concept. 1208 00:49:38,036 --> 00:49:40,539 (computer keys clacking) 1209 00:49:40,606 --> 00:49:43,543 - Hey! What about Sophie? 1210 00:49:43,608 --> 00:49:45,878 - Yeah, she actually offered to help with the edits, 1211 00:49:45,945 --> 00:49:48,313 which will be great. 1212 00:49:48,380 --> 00:49:50,282 - No, no, no, no, I mean I think she would be 1213 00:49:50,349 --> 00:49:52,050 a really great case study to focus on 1214 00:49:52,117 --> 00:49:54,219 - for the pilot episode. - Ah, honestly, 1215 00:49:54,286 --> 00:49:56,755 - I don't know about that, Tom. - Hear me out, buddy. 1216 00:49:56,822 --> 00:50:00,126 Okay, Revel said they wanted something more tangible, 1217 00:50:00,193 --> 00:50:02,362 - less hypothetical, right? - Yeah, but-- 1218 00:50:02,427 --> 00:50:04,329 - I think Sophie's real-life story 1219 00:50:04,396 --> 00:50:06,532 about overcoming her own stage fright 1220 00:50:06,599 --> 00:50:10,036 could be really inspiring. Plus, she's a rising name. 1221 00:50:10,103 --> 00:50:11,536 So, by the time the series comes out, 1222 00:50:11,603 --> 00:50:13,438 audiences will already be familiar with her. 1223 00:50:13,505 --> 00:50:16,376 It's kind of a win-win on the publicity front. 1224 00:50:19,512 --> 00:50:20,612 Yeah, but... 1225 00:50:20,679 --> 00:50:22,547 if we were gonna use her as a subject in an episode, 1226 00:50:22,614 --> 00:50:25,018 I would have wanted to ask at the start of the coaching. 1227 00:50:25,083 --> 00:50:27,487 All right? Asking midway through feels... 1228 00:50:27,552 --> 00:50:29,088 shifty. 1229 00:50:29,155 --> 00:50:30,556 And I don't want her thinking 1230 00:50:30,623 --> 00:50:32,557 that I have some ulterior motive for helping her. 1231 00:50:32,625 --> 00:50:34,460 No, no, no, I get that. 1232 00:50:34,527 --> 00:50:39,364 But you do take notes on all your clients, right? 1233 00:50:39,431 --> 00:50:43,168 And I assume you have some notes on Sophie? 1234 00:50:43,235 --> 00:50:44,971 Yes, for my own use. 1235 00:50:45,036 --> 00:50:47,373 Okay, how about this? 1236 00:50:47,440 --> 00:50:49,141 We play around with sketching out 1237 00:50:49,208 --> 00:50:50,376 an episode about Sophie 1238 00:50:50,443 --> 00:50:52,077 based on the notes you already have. 1239 00:50:52,144 --> 00:50:53,813 And then, if she nails the interview 1240 00:50:53,880 --> 00:50:55,280 and you think it's appropriate, 1241 00:50:55,347 --> 00:50:58,184 we can pitch the concept to her at that point. 1242 00:51:03,456 --> 00:51:05,458 Fine. But... 1243 00:51:05,525 --> 00:51:08,427 if she isn't absolutely thrilled with how this interview goes, 1244 00:51:08,494 --> 00:51:11,097 we scrap this idea and we're back to square one. 1245 00:51:11,164 --> 00:51:13,365 - Totally, we scrap it. But for now, 1246 00:51:13,432 --> 00:51:15,268 let's just see what notes you already have 1247 00:51:15,333 --> 00:51:17,603 and maybe we can get a rough draft going. 1248 00:51:17,670 --> 00:51:19,438 It's worth a shot. 1249 00:51:21,440 --> 00:51:22,875 Producers. 1250 00:51:22,942 --> 00:51:24,076 (laughs) 1251 00:51:24,143 --> 00:51:26,813 (soft music) 1252 00:51:33,885 --> 00:51:36,021 - Really? - Hmm? 1253 00:51:36,088 --> 00:51:37,657 - You told him I'm afraid of small spaces? 1254 00:51:37,722 --> 00:51:41,893 - Well, I admit, it was a bit selfish on my part 1255 00:51:41,960 --> 00:51:43,429 but um... well, look. 1256 00:51:43,496 --> 00:51:46,231 The closet is due for a reorganization 1257 00:51:46,298 --> 00:51:48,000 and I just thought it could be 1258 00:51:48,067 --> 00:51:49,969 maybe your last project in the shop 1259 00:51:50,036 --> 00:51:52,204 before you become rich and famous. 1260 00:51:52,271 --> 00:51:55,041 - All right, let's not get too ahead of ourselves. 1261 00:51:55,108 --> 00:51:57,876 - Yeah, well, just speaking it into existence. 1262 00:51:57,943 --> 00:51:59,778 (Daniel chuckles) Mwah! 1263 00:52:00,512 --> 00:52:03,483 - Oh, and um, if you two get locked in there, 1264 00:52:03,548 --> 00:52:06,052 just be sure to scream real loud. 1265 00:52:06,117 --> 00:52:08,420 - Not helping. (Evelyn laughs) 1266 00:52:08,487 --> 00:52:11,356 (door opening) See? I'm perfectly fine. 1267 00:52:11,423 --> 00:52:14,260 Wait, what if we get... trapped? 1268 00:52:14,327 --> 00:52:16,896 - Well, we could either walk out... 1269 00:52:18,431 --> 00:52:20,398 ...or we can scream for Evelyn, which would be my vote. 1270 00:52:20,465 --> 00:52:22,668 - (laughs) - Please don't get her going. 1271 00:52:22,735 --> 00:52:24,170 (Daniel chuckles) 1272 00:52:24,936 --> 00:52:25,905 Here we go. 1273 00:52:25,972 --> 00:52:27,940 Just like everything else, 1274 00:52:28,007 --> 00:52:29,342 start with the breath. 1275 00:52:30,376 --> 00:52:32,512 (inhales and exhales deeply) 1276 00:52:32,577 --> 00:52:35,715 Instead of focusing on the science of the space, 1277 00:52:35,780 --> 00:52:38,985 try focusing on what's inside the space, 1278 00:52:39,050 --> 00:52:41,954 sweet aromas, beautiful flowers. 1279 00:52:42,021 --> 00:52:44,757 - You ready? - For? 1280 00:52:47,726 --> 00:52:50,396 Ahem, this thing on? 1281 00:52:50,463 --> 00:52:53,965 Welcome to the inside floristry podcast. 1282 00:52:54,032 --> 00:52:56,168 I'm your host, Daniel Burke. (giggles) 1283 00:52:56,235 --> 00:52:59,338 And today, I'm joined by a very special guest, 1284 00:52:59,405 --> 00:53:01,507 best-selling author, aspiring daredevil, 1285 00:53:01,574 --> 00:53:04,010 and master florist, Sophie Wood! 1286 00:53:04,076 --> 00:53:05,811 How's it going, Sophie? 1287 00:53:05,878 --> 00:53:08,581 - Well, I'm currently cooped up in a closet 1288 00:53:08,648 --> 00:53:10,282 with a man who's imagining things, 1289 00:53:10,349 --> 00:53:12,385 but other than that, I'm hanging in there. 1290 00:53:12,451 --> 00:53:14,753 - Little imagination never hurt anyone. 1291 00:53:14,820 --> 00:53:16,389 In fact, our listeners 1292 00:53:16,454 --> 00:53:19,358 are gonna use their imaginations right now. 1293 00:53:19,425 --> 00:53:21,159 For those of you who can't see me... 1294 00:53:21,226 --> 00:53:22,728 (Sophie giggles) ...which is everyone, 1295 00:53:22,795 --> 00:53:26,197 I am currently selecting a bunch of flowers 1296 00:53:26,264 --> 00:53:29,235 and forming a small bouquet. 1297 00:53:29,302 --> 00:53:31,036 In a moment, 1298 00:53:31,103 --> 00:53:32,938 Sophie is gonna tell us a little bit 1299 00:53:33,005 --> 00:53:34,739 about each flower, 1300 00:53:34,806 --> 00:53:37,610 and she's gonna rate my bouquet on a scale of one to ten. 1301 00:53:37,677 --> 00:53:40,679 - Here you are, my lady. - Oh! Why thank you, kind sir, 1302 00:53:40,746 --> 00:53:43,048 they're absolutely lovely. (sniffs) 1303 00:53:43,114 --> 00:53:46,786 (tender music) 1304 00:53:48,387 --> 00:53:50,255 Oh, sorry kids, 1305 00:53:50,322 --> 00:53:52,757 a customer just called with a last-minute order. 1306 00:53:52,824 --> 00:53:54,726 Oh, Daniel, you're tall, 1307 00:53:54,793 --> 00:53:56,862 would you mind reaching up into the corner 1308 00:53:56,929 --> 00:53:59,599 - and getting that planter for me? - Sure thing. 1309 00:53:59,664 --> 00:54:00,865 - Mm-hmm. 1310 00:54:02,068 --> 00:54:04,237 - Sorry. (chuckles nervously) 1311 00:54:05,237 --> 00:54:07,440 There. (Evelyn): Lovely, thank you. 1312 00:54:09,442 --> 00:54:11,677 That wasn't so bad, was it? 1313 00:54:11,744 --> 00:54:13,478 The bouquet? 1314 00:54:13,545 --> 00:54:15,981 Yeah, I'd give it a solid eight out of ten. 1315 00:54:16,047 --> 00:54:17,516 Not bad for a rookie. 1316 00:54:17,583 --> 00:54:19,552 - Well, I'll give you a 15 out of 10 1317 00:54:19,619 --> 00:54:20,753 for enduring a whole five minutes 1318 00:54:20,820 --> 00:54:22,420 with a podcaster in a cramped space. 1319 00:54:22,487 --> 00:54:24,757 All you gotta do tomorrow is wake up and repeat. 1320 00:54:24,824 --> 00:54:27,059 - It'll be a piece of cake. - You know what? 1321 00:54:27,126 --> 00:54:29,128 - Maybe you're right. - There you go! 1322 00:54:29,195 --> 00:54:31,963 - Right on, baby! (laughs) 1323 00:54:32,030 --> 00:54:33,733 (giggles) Oh, here you go. 1324 00:54:33,798 --> 00:54:37,135 This'll ensure you both get a decent night's sleep. 1325 00:54:37,202 --> 00:54:38,771 Just put it under your pillow. 1326 00:54:38,838 --> 00:54:40,472 - (Daniel): Will do, thank you. - Mm-hmm. 1327 00:54:40,539 --> 00:54:42,240 - I'll see you tomorrow around 8:45? 1328 00:54:42,307 --> 00:54:44,543 - Yeah, I'll be there at 8:30 but no rush. 1329 00:54:44,610 --> 00:54:46,411 And uh, text me if you want coffee. 1330 00:54:46,478 --> 00:54:47,713 - It's a pleasure seeing you, Evelyn. 1331 00:54:47,780 --> 00:54:50,483 - You too, hun. See you soon. 1332 00:54:51,317 --> 00:54:52,784 - Well, it looks like the two of you 1333 00:54:52,851 --> 00:54:54,954 are getting along very well. (door chimes) 1334 00:54:55,021 --> 00:54:57,889 Yeah, he's been um... 1335 00:54:57,956 --> 00:55:00,358 He's been great, actually. 1336 00:55:00,425 --> 00:55:02,695 I just hope it all works out. 1337 00:55:03,628 --> 00:55:06,331 You know, the tour, and the interview and... 1338 00:55:06,398 --> 00:55:07,432 everything. 1339 00:55:07,500 --> 00:55:09,068 - (clears throat) - Well, 1340 00:55:09,135 --> 00:55:13,438 I have a funny feeling it'll all work out just fine. 1341 00:55:13,505 --> 00:55:15,173 (chuckling softly) 1342 00:55:15,240 --> 00:55:17,876 (tender music) 1343 00:55:23,983 --> 00:55:25,351 That came fast. 1344 00:55:25,418 --> 00:55:27,887 - Uh, I'll be right back, Mom. - Oh! 1345 00:55:31,990 --> 00:55:33,259 (door chimes) 1346 00:55:33,326 --> 00:55:34,293 Daniel! 1347 00:55:34,360 --> 00:55:36,695 - Hey! Did I forget something? 1348 00:55:36,762 --> 00:55:39,898 - No, but I ordered this for you and it just came in. 1349 00:55:39,965 --> 00:55:41,766 - For me? - Yes. 1350 00:55:41,833 --> 00:55:45,204 This is one of my favorite writing journals. 1351 00:55:45,271 --> 00:55:47,206 It has a daily prompt on each page 1352 00:55:47,273 --> 00:55:48,440 and it's what I always use 1353 00:55:48,507 --> 00:55:50,342 whenever I'm going through writer's block. 1354 00:55:50,409 --> 00:55:52,677 It helps get the creative juices flowing. 1355 00:55:54,612 --> 00:55:59,485 - "Which is more romantic, sunrise or sunset, and why?" 1356 00:56:00,353 --> 00:56:01,554 Well, I guess I'd have to say sunset. 1357 00:56:01,619 --> 00:56:03,822 - Oh, no, no, gotta write it down. 1358 00:56:03,889 --> 00:56:05,257 Right. 1359 00:56:05,324 --> 00:56:07,492 I guess I'll have to noodle on this one 1360 00:56:07,559 --> 00:56:09,661 when I get home then. 1361 00:56:10,862 --> 00:56:14,599 Thank you, Sophie. This was really thoughtful. 1362 00:56:15,034 --> 00:56:17,235 It's the least I could do. 1363 00:56:17,302 --> 00:56:19,405 - Get home say, okay? - You too. 1364 00:56:19,472 --> 00:56:20,371 Good night. 1365 00:56:20,438 --> 00:56:23,809 (soft music) 1366 00:56:26,211 --> 00:56:27,847 (door chimes) 1367 00:56:30,849 --> 00:56:33,786 (♪) 1368 00:56:39,958 --> 00:56:41,793 (exhales deeply) 1369 00:56:45,398 --> 00:56:47,465 (exhales deeply) 1370 00:56:50,735 --> 00:56:52,670 - Okay. (elevator chimes) 1371 00:56:57,342 --> 00:56:59,177 - Morning. (screams) 1372 00:56:59,244 --> 00:57:00,846 - Sorry, sorry. - You scared me! 1373 00:57:00,913 --> 00:57:02,815 - I didn't wanna disturb your reading. 1374 00:57:02,882 --> 00:57:04,416 - Don't worry, I'll get you back 1375 00:57:04,483 --> 00:57:06,251 one of these days when you least expect it. 1376 00:57:06,318 --> 00:57:08,153 I'm sure you will. 1377 00:57:08,219 --> 00:57:10,188 So, how are you feeling? Ready? 1378 00:57:11,322 --> 00:57:13,192 I'm good. I think. 1379 00:57:13,259 --> 00:57:15,561 You're good, I know. 1380 00:57:18,297 --> 00:57:21,467 - Sophie! Oh, it is so nice to meet you. 1381 00:57:21,534 --> 00:57:24,369 - Georgia, it's a pleasure. - Please, call me Gigi. 1382 00:57:24,436 --> 00:57:25,905 - This is my friend, Daniel. - Hi. 1383 00:57:25,971 --> 00:57:27,639 - Daniel, nice to meet you. - Likewise. 1384 00:57:27,706 --> 00:57:30,108 - All right, right this way. (Sophie): Okay. 1385 00:57:34,547 --> 00:57:37,048 - All right, so we're gonna have you over here. 1386 00:57:37,516 --> 00:57:38,918 Okay. 1387 00:57:40,786 --> 00:57:43,188 - Thank you so much for coming in last minute. 1388 00:57:43,255 --> 00:57:45,657 - Oh, of course. Big fan of the show. 1389 00:57:45,724 --> 00:57:47,827 - Oh, I'm a big fan of the book! Seriously, 1390 00:57:47,893 --> 00:57:49,260 I finished it all in one day. 1391 00:57:49,327 --> 00:57:50,463 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 1392 00:57:50,528 --> 00:57:52,364 - That's amazing. - It was! 1393 00:57:52,431 --> 00:57:53,632 Seriously, such a treat. 1394 00:57:53,699 --> 00:57:54,934 Ooh, I almost forgot about 1395 00:57:55,000 --> 00:57:58,403 our lightning round questions for later. 1396 00:57:58,469 --> 00:58:00,405 Uh, lightning round? 1397 00:58:00,472 --> 00:58:02,041 I don't remember that being part 1398 00:58:02,106 --> 00:58:03,909 of the segment of the episodes I studied. 1399 00:58:03,976 --> 00:58:06,612 - I mean, listened to. - Oh, well, you're gonna be 1400 00:58:06,679 --> 00:58:08,581 the very first guest we try this with. 1401 00:58:08,646 --> 00:58:10,382 The producers just thought it would be a really fun way 1402 00:58:10,449 --> 00:58:12,418 - to wrap up the show. - Oh, um, 1403 00:58:12,483 --> 00:58:14,686 is there any sort of hint as... 1404 00:58:14,753 --> 00:58:16,956 as to the type of questions in this lightning round? 1405 00:58:17,021 --> 00:58:19,090 - (giggles) - Well, that would be cheating 1406 00:58:19,157 --> 00:58:21,293 but um, I promise you, they're all really fun. 1407 00:58:21,360 --> 00:58:23,061 So just don't even worry about it. 1408 00:58:23,128 --> 00:58:24,563 Yeah, I'm sure. 1409 00:58:24,630 --> 00:58:26,599 - Okay, so in just a couple moments here, 1410 00:58:26,664 --> 00:58:30,068 we will be good to go. (clears throat) 1411 00:58:30,135 --> 00:58:31,603 All righty. You ready? 1412 00:58:31,670 --> 00:58:33,405 - Yeah, yeah. (clears throat) 1413 00:58:33,472 --> 00:58:34,739 - Oh my gosh, do you need some water? 1414 00:58:34,806 --> 00:58:36,775 - I should have asked. - Oh, no, no, no, I'm okay. 1415 00:58:36,842 --> 00:58:40,746 - Thank you. - Trust me, hydration is key. 1416 00:58:40,813 --> 00:58:42,213 You would not believe 1417 00:58:42,280 --> 00:58:44,083 how much these mics will pick up on a scratchy voice. 1418 00:58:44,148 --> 00:58:47,253 - Thank you. - Scratchy voice, head cold. 1419 00:58:47,318 --> 00:58:48,554 I swear, the more recording I do, 1420 00:58:48,621 --> 00:58:49,788 the more I feel 1421 00:58:49,855 --> 00:58:51,623 like these mics are just a window to the soul. 1422 00:58:51,690 --> 00:58:53,358 (light music) 1423 00:58:53,425 --> 00:58:55,693 Uh, wow, that's uh... 1424 00:58:55,760 --> 00:58:57,730 - So, when I press this button here, 1425 00:58:57,795 --> 00:59:00,900 the recording will start. Are you ready? 1426 00:59:00,965 --> 00:59:02,400 Ready. 1427 00:59:02,467 --> 00:59:03,735 (button clicks) 1428 00:59:03,802 --> 00:59:05,838 (bouncy theme music plays) 1429 00:59:05,905 --> 00:59:08,606 - Hello, all you bookworm fashionistas. 1430 00:59:08,673 --> 00:59:10,409 I am Georgia Marks 1431 00:59:10,476 --> 00:59:12,978 and this is Tailored to the Page. 1432 00:59:13,045 --> 00:59:17,315 Our guest today is an icon in the making. 1433 00:59:17,382 --> 00:59:19,617 Not only is her very first novel, 1434 00:59:19,684 --> 00:59:22,954 Walking on Air, an instant bestseller, 1435 00:59:23,021 --> 00:59:24,923 but you will also have to believe me 1436 00:59:24,989 --> 00:59:29,128 when I tell you, her style is immaculate. 1437 00:59:29,193 --> 00:59:31,530 Welcome, Sophie Wood 1438 00:59:31,597 --> 00:59:33,164 and thank you for bringing your book 1439 00:59:33,231 --> 00:59:35,534 and your look today. (Sophie chuckles nervously) 1440 00:59:35,601 --> 00:59:39,070 - Hi. Thanks for... thanks for having me. 1441 00:59:39,137 --> 00:59:41,673 - Okay, so we will get to talking about 1442 00:59:41,739 --> 00:59:43,775 your incredible novel in just a moment, 1443 00:59:43,842 --> 00:59:46,844 but first, I must know, 1444 00:59:46,911 --> 00:59:49,447 where did you get this jacket? 1445 00:59:49,514 --> 00:59:50,916 It is so sleek! 1446 00:59:50,983 --> 00:59:52,585 All of you listeners, don't worry, 1447 00:59:52,650 --> 00:59:55,019 - I will post a photo on my IG. - Ha. 1448 00:59:55,086 --> 00:59:57,489 Uh, I got it um... 1449 00:59:57,556 --> 01:00:00,092 I think I got it online, actually. 1450 01:00:00,159 --> 01:00:01,559 Um... 1451 01:00:01,626 --> 01:00:03,228 (chuckles) 1452 01:00:03,295 --> 01:00:04,896 (blows out breath) 1453 01:00:04,963 --> 01:00:07,599 (tense echoing music building) 1454 01:00:07,666 --> 01:00:09,168 (heartbeats) 1455 01:00:09,233 --> 01:00:10,568 (breathes shallowly) 1456 01:00:10,635 --> 01:00:12,637 (faintly): Are you okay? 1457 01:00:12,704 --> 01:00:14,940 Can we stop? 1458 01:00:15,641 --> 01:00:16,708 (tense echoing music stops) 1459 01:00:16,775 --> 01:00:18,610 Is everything okay? 1460 01:00:18,677 --> 01:00:20,612 - Oh yeah. Um... 1461 01:00:20,679 --> 01:00:22,246 Sorry, I'm actually... 1462 01:00:22,313 --> 01:00:24,717 I think I actually might be coming down with something. 1463 01:00:24,782 --> 01:00:26,085 - Oh no! - Yeah, 1464 01:00:26,150 --> 01:00:28,621 I woke up today feeling a little blah! 1465 01:00:28,686 --> 01:00:30,356 But I wanted to power through, um, 1466 01:00:30,422 --> 01:00:33,492 but I don't wanna leave you with a bad recording. 1467 01:00:33,559 --> 01:00:35,594 Is there any chance I could reschedule 1468 01:00:35,661 --> 01:00:37,096 - once I'm feeling better? - Of course. 1469 01:00:37,161 --> 01:00:40,331 Don't even worry about it. Let me grab you a ginger ale. 1470 01:00:40,398 --> 01:00:41,900 (panting) 1471 01:00:48,873 --> 01:00:50,775 - Ooh! Okay. - Okay. 1472 01:00:50,842 --> 01:00:52,077 - Thank you. - Here you go. 1473 01:00:52,143 --> 01:00:56,081 All right. I-I... will walk you out, um... 1474 01:00:59,751 --> 01:01:01,420 (Daniel): That was quick. 1475 01:01:01,487 --> 01:01:03,322 Feel better soon, Sophie. 1476 01:01:03,389 --> 01:01:04,590 I will have our producers 1477 01:01:04,657 --> 01:01:05,990 reach out to your people again next week 1478 01:01:06,057 --> 01:01:07,626 to see about a redo, if that sounds good? 1479 01:01:07,693 --> 01:01:08,793 Sounds great. 1480 01:01:08,860 --> 01:01:10,561 Uh, thank you so much for understanding. 1481 01:01:10,628 --> 01:01:13,032 Um... sorry again for all the trouble. 1482 01:01:13,097 --> 01:01:14,666 Oh please, don't apologize. 1483 01:01:14,733 --> 01:01:17,235 - Seriously, just rest up. - Right. 1484 01:01:17,302 --> 01:01:19,038 - If I-- - No. 1485 01:01:21,239 --> 01:01:24,443 - What happened? - I'll tell you later. 1486 01:01:30,548 --> 01:01:33,585 (soft music) 1487 01:01:33,652 --> 01:01:35,286 (sighs) 1488 01:01:40,858 --> 01:01:42,027 - So, I'm guessing you're not actually-- 1489 01:01:42,094 --> 01:01:43,728 No, I'm not actually sick. 1490 01:01:44,596 --> 01:01:47,766 But that microphone up there saw directly into my soul, 1491 01:01:47,833 --> 01:01:50,034 - and it wasn't pretty. - Huh? 1492 01:01:50,702 --> 01:01:52,737 Can we go back to the loft? 1493 01:01:52,804 --> 01:01:54,106 Maybe you can try to hypnotize me. 1494 01:01:54,172 --> 01:01:55,840 Whatever we can do to fix my brain 1495 01:01:55,907 --> 01:01:57,842 in the next 48 hours. 1496 01:01:57,909 --> 01:01:59,978 My expert advice? 1497 01:02:00,045 --> 01:02:01,746 Write this off as a bump in the road. 1498 01:02:01,813 --> 01:02:02,981 - Oh. - And try and relax 1499 01:02:03,047 --> 01:02:05,083 - for the next few days. - Good one. 1500 01:02:05,150 --> 01:02:07,686 - Okay, I know, you're still gonna practice 1501 01:02:07,753 --> 01:02:09,320 and stew over it up until the big event, 1502 01:02:09,387 --> 01:02:11,289 so... 1503 01:02:11,356 --> 01:02:13,759 how 'bout we pencil in a mandatory dinner break? 1504 01:02:13,826 --> 01:02:16,427 Tonight, for a little rest and recovery. 1505 01:02:16,494 --> 01:02:17,862 Coach's orders. 1506 01:02:17,929 --> 01:02:20,766 (chuckles softly) 1507 01:02:21,733 --> 01:02:24,036 - Guess I do need to eat at some point. 1508 01:02:28,507 --> 01:02:32,010 (♪) 1509 01:02:33,878 --> 01:02:36,315 (lounge music) (indistinct chatter) 1510 01:02:38,884 --> 01:02:40,652 (pen scratching on paper) 1511 01:02:40,719 --> 01:02:42,855 Let me guess. 1512 01:02:42,920 --> 01:02:45,791 "Dear Diary, Daniel's running late 1513 01:02:45,858 --> 01:02:47,759 and I can't wait to tease him about it." 1514 01:02:47,826 --> 01:02:50,128 - (laughs) - It's more like, "Dear Diary, 1515 01:02:50,195 --> 01:02:52,630 remind me to ask Daniel if he knows any body doubles 1516 01:02:52,697 --> 01:02:54,333 that can stand in for me at the interview." 1517 01:02:54,398 --> 01:02:57,768 - Ooh, we have tried a lot of creative techniques, 1518 01:02:57,835 --> 01:03:00,038 but that would definitely push us 1519 01:03:00,105 --> 01:03:01,239 in a bold, new direction. 1520 01:03:01,306 --> 01:03:03,574 (laughs) Thank you. 1521 01:03:03,641 --> 01:03:05,610 - Cheers. - Cheers. 1522 01:03:05,677 --> 01:03:07,045 (glasses clink) 1523 01:03:07,112 --> 01:03:08,813 Hmm. 1524 01:03:11,382 --> 01:03:12,617 So? 1525 01:03:12,684 --> 01:03:14,952 What are you really writing in there? 1526 01:03:15,019 --> 01:03:17,889 - Just some notes for my next novel. 1527 01:03:17,956 --> 01:03:20,259 Already on to the next one. 1528 01:03:20,324 --> 01:03:22,027 Manifesting that three-book deal. 1529 01:03:22,094 --> 01:03:23,961 - Yeah. The truth is, 1530 01:03:24,028 --> 01:03:25,597 I'd still be working on my next novel 1531 01:03:25,664 --> 01:03:27,465 even if I knew I'd never get paid again. 1532 01:03:27,532 --> 01:03:28,867 Hmm. 1533 01:03:30,302 --> 01:03:32,103 Why do you write? 1534 01:03:33,838 --> 01:03:35,740 Well, for one thing, 1535 01:03:35,807 --> 01:03:37,675 I love the comfort of knowing that a book has 1536 01:03:37,742 --> 01:03:40,445 a solid beginning, middle, and end. 1537 01:03:40,512 --> 01:03:41,880 - Hmm. - Whereas real life, 1538 01:03:41,947 --> 01:03:43,382 a bit more unpredictable. 1539 01:03:43,447 --> 01:03:45,550 Very true, indeed. 1540 01:03:45,617 --> 01:03:47,318 - Right? One moment, 1541 01:03:47,385 --> 01:03:48,987 you're quietly drawing up plots and characters 1542 01:03:49,054 --> 01:03:50,088 between flower orders, 1543 01:03:50,155 --> 01:03:53,224 and the next, you're going on tour. 1544 01:03:53,291 --> 01:03:55,159 (sighs) 1545 01:03:56,295 --> 01:03:57,795 But I think more than anything, 1546 01:03:57,862 --> 01:04:00,498 writing is like breathing to me. 1547 01:04:00,565 --> 01:04:04,068 Like, it allows me to tap into this power that... 1548 01:04:04,135 --> 01:04:06,038 doesn't exist for me in the real world. 1549 01:04:06,103 --> 01:04:08,407 - That's exactly how I feel on stage. 1550 01:04:08,472 --> 01:04:11,175 Like, tuned all the way in, or something. 1551 01:04:11,242 --> 01:04:12,610 Yes! 1552 01:04:12,677 --> 01:04:15,847 And I think I wanna pay it forward. 1553 01:04:15,914 --> 01:04:17,815 There were certain books and stories 1554 01:04:17,882 --> 01:04:19,684 that stitched me back together 1555 01:04:19,751 --> 01:04:24,255 when I was going through some of my darkest hours and... 1556 01:04:25,791 --> 01:04:27,059 ...the thought of being able to touch 1557 01:04:27,125 --> 01:04:30,628 even just one person in that same way 1558 01:04:30,695 --> 01:04:32,630 is what keeps me going. 1559 01:04:34,032 --> 01:04:38,436 - Well, consider me one touched reader among many. 1560 01:04:39,871 --> 01:04:41,606 - You read my book? - I did. 1561 01:04:41,672 --> 01:04:43,242 I did. Full disclosure, 1562 01:04:43,307 --> 01:04:45,309 I started it with the goal of trying 1563 01:04:45,376 --> 01:04:46,945 to get some clues into your psyche. 1564 01:04:47,012 --> 01:04:48,579 - Oh! And what'd you think? 1565 01:04:48,646 --> 01:04:50,047 What's the verdict? 1566 01:04:50,114 --> 01:04:53,018 - The only concrete conclusion that I could come up with, 1567 01:04:53,085 --> 01:04:56,121 the world needs your voice and your story, Sophie. 1568 01:04:56,188 --> 01:04:58,757 - Aw. That's very sweet. 1569 01:04:58,824 --> 01:05:01,559 - No, no, I'm not saying that to be sweet. 1570 01:05:01,626 --> 01:05:04,061 What I read in your book 1571 01:05:04,128 --> 01:05:07,532 are the words of someone who believes in hope, 1572 01:05:07,599 --> 01:05:10,202 bravery, and tenacity. 1573 01:05:10,268 --> 01:05:12,938 And wouldn't it be a shame for that same person 1574 01:05:13,005 --> 01:05:15,507 to let anything stun her into silence? 1575 01:05:15,574 --> 01:05:18,476 Much less a little stage fright. 1576 01:05:18,543 --> 01:05:19,878 (chuckles) 1577 01:05:19,945 --> 01:05:22,514 - I'm aware of the brutal irony, yes. 1578 01:05:24,583 --> 01:05:26,585 - Why don't you try thinking of this book tour 1579 01:05:26,652 --> 01:05:29,655 as just another way to share your words with the world? 1580 01:05:30,856 --> 01:05:34,126 Because what you have to say matters, Sophie. 1581 01:05:34,192 --> 01:05:36,994 And nothing can take that from you. 1582 01:05:37,061 --> 01:05:39,297 (tender music) 1583 01:05:39,364 --> 01:05:40,932 Thank you. 1584 01:05:42,601 --> 01:05:45,570 (upbeat music) 1585 01:05:50,375 --> 01:05:52,344 (Daniel): You certainly had a day for the books, 1586 01:05:52,411 --> 01:05:53,945 I'll give you that. (chuckles) 1587 01:05:54,012 --> 01:05:55,480 That is so true. 1588 01:05:55,547 --> 01:05:57,048 (laughs) 1589 01:05:57,114 --> 01:05:59,184 (romantic music) 1590 01:05:59,251 --> 01:06:01,686 - Oh, I love this song! - Such a classic. 1591 01:06:01,753 --> 01:06:03,688 (chuckling) 1592 01:06:03,755 --> 01:06:06,791 ♪ Follow your beautiful stare ♪ 1593 01:06:06,858 --> 01:06:10,061 ♪ Cinder blocks ♪ Shall we? 1594 01:06:10,128 --> 01:06:12,630 ♪ And cold hotels ♪ 1595 01:06:13,664 --> 01:06:19,704 ♪ Where feeling hearts meet empty stairwells ♪ 1596 01:06:19,771 --> 01:06:22,673 ♪ And out the fire escape ♪ 1597 01:06:24,041 --> 01:06:25,643 ♪ Escape ♪ 1598 01:06:25,710 --> 01:06:27,478 (chuckles softly) 1599 01:06:29,313 --> 01:06:31,983 - Wow, pulling out all the big moves. 1600 01:06:32,050 --> 01:06:34,885 - Feeling inspired, what can I say? 1601 01:06:34,952 --> 01:06:37,422 (Sophie chuckles) 1602 01:06:39,123 --> 01:06:41,592 Thank you, Daniel, 1603 01:06:41,659 --> 01:06:43,628 for everything. 1604 01:06:43,695 --> 01:06:44,929 And thank you 1605 01:06:44,996 --> 01:06:47,065 for taking the chance in trusting me. 1606 01:06:48,300 --> 01:06:52,471 - Well, I can't really take all the credit for that. 1607 01:06:52,536 --> 01:06:55,373 Janice did have to force me into it. 1608 01:06:58,643 --> 01:07:01,112 And I'm glad she did. 1609 01:07:02,313 --> 01:07:04,916 ♪ Forlorn my two hands ♪♪ 1610 01:07:04,983 --> 01:07:07,652 - (upbeat music) - Hmm. 1611 01:07:07,719 --> 01:07:09,887 This song, on the other hand, 1612 01:07:09,954 --> 01:07:11,623 - I'm not so sure about. - Oh... 1613 01:07:11,690 --> 01:07:14,893 Then, we're gonna have to agree to disagree on that one, hmm? 1614 01:07:14,960 --> 01:07:16,427 (laughs) 1615 01:07:16,494 --> 01:07:18,030 - I like that move. What was that? 1616 01:07:18,096 --> 01:07:19,563 - Oh, yes, yes, this is my specialty. 1617 01:07:19,630 --> 01:07:20,798 - That? Oh yeah? - Mm-hmm. 1618 01:07:20,865 --> 01:07:22,768 - That's your signature move? - That's the clutch one. 1619 01:07:22,833 --> 01:07:23,702 (laughs) 1620 01:07:23,768 --> 01:07:26,438 (♪) 1621 01:07:28,340 --> 01:07:30,108 - Okay, my ride should be here in two minutes. 1622 01:07:30,175 --> 01:07:32,244 - Hmm. - I meant to ask you, 1623 01:07:32,309 --> 01:07:34,211 have you heard back on those scripts yet? 1624 01:07:34,278 --> 01:07:38,583 - Yeah, we are back at square one, unfortunately. 1625 01:07:38,650 --> 01:07:40,351 Oh no, I'm so sorry. 1626 01:07:40,418 --> 01:07:42,621 Well, why don't you send me what you have now 1627 01:07:42,686 --> 01:07:43,855 and I'll see if I can help 1628 01:07:43,922 --> 01:07:45,556 come up with some fresh story ideas? 1629 01:07:45,623 --> 01:07:47,358 - Yeah, I was thinking I'd send you a few examples 1630 01:07:47,425 --> 01:07:48,592 after your interview was out of the way. 1631 01:07:48,659 --> 01:07:51,028 - Oh no, just go ahead and send them tonight. 1632 01:07:51,096 --> 01:07:52,931 I mean, I'll be up practicing anyway 1633 01:07:52,998 --> 01:07:54,099 and I'm sure distraction 1634 01:07:54,166 --> 01:07:55,300 will come in handy at some point. 1635 01:07:55,367 --> 01:07:56,934 What about getting some rest? 1636 01:07:57,001 --> 01:07:58,603 - Who needs rest? (Sophie's phone chimes) 1637 01:07:58,670 --> 01:08:00,838 Oh. That's me. 1638 01:08:00,905 --> 01:08:02,474 It's just around the corner there. 1639 01:08:02,541 --> 01:08:04,476 - Oh, uh here, here, you uh, you take this. 1640 01:08:04,543 --> 01:08:06,510 - What are you gonna do? - I will be fine. 1641 01:08:06,577 --> 01:08:08,746 - Are you sure? - I will be fine, I'm sure. 1642 01:08:08,813 --> 01:08:09,914 - Yeah, yeah. - Well, thank you. 1643 01:08:09,981 --> 01:08:11,550 - All right. Sophie, go to bed. 1644 01:08:11,615 --> 01:08:13,684 - Yeah, yeah, I will. (Daniel laughs) 1645 01:08:14,686 --> 01:08:17,122 (soft music) 1646 01:08:22,060 --> 01:08:23,395 That's a great question, Olivia. 1647 01:08:23,462 --> 01:08:25,896 Uh, no, don't... don't say that. 1648 01:08:25,963 --> 01:08:28,632 Just... answer the question. 1649 01:08:28,699 --> 01:08:30,534 Start over. 1650 01:08:30,601 --> 01:08:31,703 Well, of course, 1651 01:08:31,770 --> 01:08:33,872 I've always dreamt of this kind of response, 1652 01:08:33,939 --> 01:08:35,974 and I... 1653 01:08:36,041 --> 01:08:37,943 You know... 1654 01:08:38,009 --> 01:08:40,244 Ugh! (phone pings) 1655 01:08:43,681 --> 01:08:47,252 (messages swoop) 1656 01:08:48,653 --> 01:08:50,287 (chuckles softly) 1657 01:08:55,926 --> 01:08:57,761 Don't go anywhere. 1658 01:09:00,832 --> 01:09:03,835 (soft music) 1659 01:09:14,645 --> 01:09:16,413 (chuckles softly) 1660 01:09:27,958 --> 01:09:31,195 (yawns deeply) 1661 01:09:38,670 --> 01:09:40,939 (soft music) 1662 01:10:07,798 --> 01:10:10,601 (♪) 1663 01:10:23,715 --> 01:10:25,951 (soft music) 1664 01:10:42,867 --> 01:10:44,502 Sophie? 1665 01:10:45,703 --> 01:10:47,271 It's Daniel. 1666 01:10:47,338 --> 01:10:49,940 I come bearing coffees and a good luck gift. 1667 01:10:53,078 --> 01:10:55,913 - Um, now's not really a good time. 1668 01:10:55,980 --> 01:10:57,282 Oh, you okay? 1669 01:10:57,349 --> 01:10:58,882 I thought we were meeting at the loft 1670 01:10:58,949 --> 01:11:00,952 at our usual times. 1671 01:11:01,019 --> 01:11:02,720 Did you just wake up? 1672 01:11:02,787 --> 01:11:05,489 - Hmm. (scoffs) 1673 01:11:07,826 --> 01:11:10,261 Guilty as charged! 1674 01:11:10,328 --> 01:11:12,264 Anything else you wanna take note of? 1675 01:11:12,329 --> 01:11:14,765 Is everything okay? 1676 01:11:15,867 --> 01:11:17,034 (sighs) 1677 01:11:17,101 --> 01:11:20,005 So, tell me, 1678 01:11:20,070 --> 01:11:22,140 what's your final hypothesis? 1679 01:11:22,207 --> 01:11:23,807 Will I get through the interview tomorrow 1680 01:11:23,875 --> 01:11:27,479 or will the most complex case you've ever encountered 1681 01:11:27,545 --> 01:11:29,480 end in total disaster? 1682 01:11:31,181 --> 01:11:32,583 - Hey, Sophie, I-- - Didn't mean to send me 1683 01:11:32,650 --> 01:11:35,119 the episode you were writing about me behind my back? 1684 01:11:35,185 --> 01:11:36,921 Yeah, I figured. 1685 01:11:38,689 --> 01:11:40,391 It is not what it looks like. 1686 01:11:40,457 --> 01:11:41,725 We just thought that we could work-- 1687 01:11:41,792 --> 01:11:43,395 - I didn't even want your help to begin with 1688 01:11:43,461 --> 01:11:46,030 and yet, somehow, here we are. 1689 01:11:47,231 --> 01:11:48,699 Was this your plan the whole time? 1690 01:11:48,766 --> 01:11:50,534 To treat me like some sort of lab rat? 1691 01:11:50,601 --> 01:11:52,237 - No. No, it's not that at all. 1692 01:11:52,304 --> 01:11:53,404 Okay? Tom, just thought that we-- 1693 01:11:53,470 --> 01:11:55,140 - You know what the worst part of it is? 1694 01:11:55,206 --> 01:11:56,541 I was actually starting to believe 1695 01:11:56,608 --> 01:11:59,077 that maybe I could do it. 1696 01:12:00,345 --> 01:12:02,012 Maybe I could just go out there 1697 01:12:02,079 --> 01:12:03,681 and forget what anyone thinks. 1698 01:12:03,747 --> 01:12:06,350 - You can and you will. Look, I promise 1699 01:12:06,417 --> 01:12:08,185 - that I can explain-- - I'm sorry, I... 1700 01:12:08,252 --> 01:12:09,654 I just don't have time for this right now. 1701 01:12:09,720 --> 01:12:12,457 - Wait! Sophie, wait! I can explain. 1702 01:12:16,627 --> 01:12:18,729 Um... 1703 01:12:18,796 --> 01:12:20,398 I don't know what's gonna happen tomorrow 1704 01:12:20,465 --> 01:12:22,600 but your services will no longer be needed. 1705 01:12:22,667 --> 01:12:26,104 I guess you'll have to find a new muse. 1706 01:12:26,171 --> 01:12:28,073 Fine, but if I can leave you 1707 01:12:28,139 --> 01:12:29,506 with just one last piece of advice. 1708 01:12:29,573 --> 01:12:32,176 I've had my fill on advice. 1709 01:12:32,243 --> 01:12:33,912 Thanks. 1710 01:12:38,015 --> 01:12:39,583 (exhales heavily) 1711 01:12:40,284 --> 01:12:41,985 (blows out breath) 1712 01:12:47,425 --> 01:12:49,860 Step out of your own way. 1713 01:12:49,927 --> 01:12:52,162 (clicks tongue) 1714 01:12:52,229 --> 01:12:55,365 Might be surprised by what you find. 1715 01:12:56,900 --> 01:12:59,671 (soft music) 1716 01:13:01,139 --> 01:13:04,007 (sighs) (door opens and closes) 1717 01:13:04,074 --> 01:13:07,244 Homemade lunch has arrived! 1718 01:13:07,311 --> 01:13:09,847 (chuckles) Or... oh! 1719 01:13:09,913 --> 01:13:11,716 Should I say brunch? 1720 01:13:11,783 --> 01:13:12,850 Hmm. 1721 01:13:12,917 --> 01:13:14,985 - A girl spends one day in her pjs 1722 01:13:15,052 --> 01:13:16,988 - and everyone gets on her case. - Hey, hey, 1723 01:13:17,055 --> 01:13:19,556 I didn't say it wasn't a cute look, did I? 1724 01:13:19,623 --> 01:13:22,493 Hmm. How's it going, honey? 1725 01:13:23,293 --> 01:13:24,762 - Just about as well as it looks. 1726 01:13:24,828 --> 01:13:27,865 - Hmm. Looks like maybe it's time to tap out 1727 01:13:27,931 --> 01:13:29,466 and go with the flow. 1728 01:13:29,533 --> 01:13:33,304 - Mom, I keep telling you-- - I know it's a cliché. 1729 01:13:33,371 --> 01:13:34,706 It's not that it's cliché, 1730 01:13:34,773 --> 01:13:37,841 it's that it doesn't work for me the way it works for you. 1731 01:13:37,908 --> 01:13:40,677 I didn't inherit your carefree gene. 1732 01:13:40,744 --> 01:13:42,747 Believe me, I wish I did. 1733 01:13:42,814 --> 01:13:45,582 - Right, so then your life could just be 1734 01:13:45,649 --> 01:13:48,118 as easy breezy as mine is? Hmm? 1735 01:13:48,185 --> 01:13:49,887 Okay, no. No, I'm sorry. 1736 01:13:49,953 --> 01:13:52,256 I shouldn't have said that. I didn't mean it. 1737 01:13:52,323 --> 01:13:54,057 I know your life hasn't been easy for you. 1738 01:13:54,125 --> 01:13:55,960 - Not at all. - Hmm. 1739 01:13:57,194 --> 01:13:58,630 Well, 1740 01:13:58,695 --> 01:14:01,832 I know sometimes even if you do go with the flow, 1741 01:14:01,899 --> 01:14:04,636 it doesn't mean you'll never hit choppy waters. 1742 01:14:04,702 --> 01:14:08,773 - Oh, I'll definitely be filing today under choppy. 1743 01:14:08,840 --> 01:14:11,341 - Hmm? - First, I blow up at Daniel. 1744 01:14:11,408 --> 01:14:13,811 Next, I'm being testy with you. 1745 01:14:13,877 --> 01:14:15,279 Not my best work. 1746 01:14:15,345 --> 01:14:17,881 - Why? What happened with Daniel? 1747 01:14:17,948 --> 01:14:19,917 - Turns out he's writing an episode about me 1748 01:14:19,984 --> 01:14:21,985 for his web series. And apparently, 1749 01:14:22,052 --> 01:14:26,090 I'm the most complex client he's ever encountered. 1750 01:14:26,157 --> 01:14:27,559 Can you believe that? 1751 01:14:27,625 --> 01:14:30,395 Well... well, actually, yeah. 1752 01:14:30,461 --> 01:14:32,396 - What? - Well, look, 1753 01:14:32,463 --> 01:14:34,966 the guy spent days cooking up 1754 01:14:35,033 --> 01:14:37,868 unique and okay, sometimes strange ways, 1755 01:14:37,935 --> 01:14:40,637 to help you overcome a major fear 1756 01:14:40,704 --> 01:14:42,739 that's holding you back. 1757 01:14:42,806 --> 01:14:45,143 So yeah, I'd say that's pretty-- 1758 01:14:45,210 --> 01:14:46,711 - Complex. - Mm-hmm. 1759 01:14:46,778 --> 01:14:49,814 - Fine, but he could have at least told me about it first 1760 01:14:49,881 --> 01:14:52,783 or asked for my permission to be in the episode. 1761 01:14:52,850 --> 01:14:55,819 - Why so sneaky? - Yeah, that is odd. 1762 01:14:55,886 --> 01:14:57,689 Did he say why he never told you? 1763 01:14:57,755 --> 01:15:00,225 No, and we didn't get to that. 1764 01:15:02,292 --> 01:15:03,895 Or I guess, 1765 01:15:03,962 --> 01:15:07,297 - I didn't let him get to that. - Huh. 1766 01:15:07,364 --> 01:15:10,601 Well, maybe your paths will cross again 1767 01:15:10,667 --> 01:15:13,738 after this storm subsides and... 1768 01:15:13,805 --> 01:15:15,806 Then you can get to the bottom 1769 01:15:15,873 --> 01:15:17,774 of what his true intentions were. 1770 01:15:18,376 --> 01:15:20,078 - Maybe. - Hmm. 1771 01:15:20,144 --> 01:15:22,980 But no matter what happens in the future, 1772 01:15:23,046 --> 01:15:26,184 just trust yourself. 1773 01:15:26,251 --> 01:15:28,152 Okay? 1774 01:15:28,219 --> 01:15:30,087 You know why? 1775 01:15:30,154 --> 01:15:31,488 Why? 1776 01:15:31,555 --> 01:15:34,391 - Because the flow rewards those 1777 01:15:34,458 --> 01:15:36,694 who are tough enough to hang in there, 1778 01:15:36,761 --> 01:15:39,130 even in the toughest currents. 1779 01:15:40,198 --> 01:15:43,701 So, do yourself a favor 1780 01:15:43,768 --> 01:15:46,237 and get a grip, will ya? 1781 01:15:46,304 --> 01:15:49,306 (laughing) 1782 01:15:49,373 --> 01:15:51,042 I'm trying. 1783 01:15:51,109 --> 01:15:52,609 Ah, mwah. 1784 01:15:52,676 --> 01:15:54,679 (chuckles lovingly) 1785 01:15:55,512 --> 01:15:59,550 (tender music) 1786 01:16:06,524 --> 01:16:08,960 Okay, decision time. 1787 01:16:09,027 --> 01:16:11,229 Should we take a taxi, walk, 1788 01:16:11,296 --> 01:16:13,363 or the train to Nate's party? 1789 01:16:13,430 --> 01:16:15,800 - Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna go. 1790 01:16:17,568 --> 01:16:19,436 And... 1791 01:16:19,503 --> 01:16:21,672 I am sorry to spring this on you now 1792 01:16:21,738 --> 01:16:25,409 but that Sophie episode is officially off the table. 1793 01:16:25,475 --> 01:16:27,078 No! No, no, no. 1794 01:16:27,145 --> 01:16:29,514 Okay... what happened? 1795 01:16:29,579 --> 01:16:31,983 - Still trying to figure that one out. 1796 01:16:32,051 --> 01:16:33,217 Oh. 1797 01:16:33,283 --> 01:16:36,820 You finally asked her out and she turned you down? 1798 01:16:36,887 --> 01:16:38,890 Man, I really wish you'd waited until after we found out 1799 01:16:38,957 --> 01:16:40,992 - about the episode. - What? No! 1800 01:16:41,525 --> 01:16:42,926 Why would you think I was gonna ask her out? 1801 01:16:42,993 --> 01:16:46,163 - Hmm, where would I get a wild idea like that from? 1802 01:16:50,801 --> 01:16:53,505 - Okay, it may have crossed my mind a time or two, 1803 01:16:53,570 --> 01:16:54,771 but our professional relationship 1804 01:16:54,840 --> 01:16:56,341 has been my top priority since day one. 1805 01:16:56,407 --> 01:16:58,443 - Oh yeah, of course. Totally. 1806 01:16:58,510 --> 01:16:59,844 - Not that it matters now, anyway. 1807 01:16:59,911 --> 01:17:01,613 I'm pretty sure she hates me. 1808 01:17:01,679 --> 01:17:03,047 Yeah, I don't know about that. 1809 01:17:03,113 --> 01:17:05,984 - Okay, hate might be a strong word. 1810 01:17:12,256 --> 01:17:14,324 (soft music) 1811 01:17:15,693 --> 01:17:17,060 (knocking on door) 1812 01:17:17,128 --> 01:17:19,430 - Yes, you forgot your hot plate, 1813 01:17:19,497 --> 01:17:21,431 and yes, I washed it. 1814 01:17:21,498 --> 01:17:23,067 (gasps) Oh! 1815 01:17:23,467 --> 01:17:25,136 I thought you were my mom. 1816 01:17:25,203 --> 01:17:26,237 Ah, well, 1817 01:17:26,304 --> 01:17:28,805 I do hope to be as cool as her one day. 1818 01:17:29,507 --> 01:17:30,875 - Yeah. For the record, 1819 01:17:30,942 --> 01:17:33,677 I'm going to bed soon, so. 1820 01:17:33,744 --> 01:17:36,180 - Yeah, no, no, I won't be long, I just... 1821 01:17:36,247 --> 01:17:39,182 really still wanted to give you this. 1822 01:17:39,250 --> 01:17:41,485 Thanks. 1823 01:17:41,551 --> 01:17:44,454 - And to tell you that I'm sorry. 1824 01:17:44,521 --> 01:17:46,323 Look, I was never gonna produce anything 1825 01:17:46,390 --> 01:17:47,891 without getting your permission. 1826 01:17:47,960 --> 01:17:50,395 Tom and I were just brainstorming some ideas 1827 01:17:50,462 --> 01:17:51,828 and we thought that your story, 1828 01:17:51,895 --> 01:17:55,134 or even exaggerated version of your story, 1829 01:17:55,198 --> 01:17:57,668 could be a really interesting one to tell. 1830 01:17:59,369 --> 01:18:01,104 I bet it would. 1831 01:18:01,172 --> 01:18:03,207 - I should have told you as soon as it came up 1832 01:18:03,274 --> 01:18:05,510 but it was so close to your interview, 1833 01:18:05,576 --> 01:18:07,145 I didn't wanna psych you out. 1834 01:18:07,912 --> 01:18:11,515 But... plan obviously backfired. 1835 01:18:11,582 --> 01:18:13,350 Just a little bit. 1836 01:18:14,586 --> 01:18:16,255 But um... 1837 01:18:17,521 --> 01:18:21,059 ...thank you for this. Um... 1838 01:18:22,393 --> 01:18:24,996 ...really. I uh... 1839 01:18:27,364 --> 01:18:30,635 I should really take your advice and get some rest. 1840 01:18:30,702 --> 01:18:32,369 Long day tomorrow. 1841 01:18:32,436 --> 01:18:34,037 - Obviously. - Absolutely. 1842 01:18:34,104 --> 01:18:37,509 Uh, good luck tomorrow, Sophie. 1843 01:18:37,574 --> 01:18:39,310 Thank you. 1844 01:18:39,377 --> 01:18:41,746 - Good night. - Good night. 1845 01:18:45,384 --> 01:18:47,784 (blows out breath) 1846 01:18:52,556 --> 01:18:56,761 (tender music) 1847 01:18:58,061 --> 01:19:00,030 (sighs) 1848 01:19:15,412 --> 01:19:18,216 (music brightening) 1849 01:19:33,831 --> 01:19:37,801 (soft music) 1850 01:19:45,543 --> 01:19:47,310 (Sophie exhales deeply) 1851 01:20:07,765 --> 01:20:11,170 - Oh, okay. Get a grip, won't you? 1852 01:20:11,234 --> 01:20:13,005 Okay. 1853 01:20:13,069 --> 01:20:18,074 Shoulders back, up, hands loose. 1854 01:20:18,141 --> 01:20:19,545 Okay. 1855 01:20:19,609 --> 01:20:20,810 (blows raspberry) 1856 01:20:20,878 --> 01:20:22,579 Ha, okay. 1857 01:20:22,646 --> 01:20:23,814 (chuckles nervously) 1858 01:20:23,881 --> 01:20:26,484 (exhaling deeply) 1859 01:20:30,922 --> 01:20:32,423 Hate to interrupt. 1860 01:20:32,489 --> 01:20:34,225 Janice! 1861 01:20:34,292 --> 01:20:35,793 Hi. 1862 01:20:35,859 --> 01:20:37,194 What am I interrupting? 1863 01:20:37,261 --> 01:20:39,197 It looks fun! (Sophie chuckles) 1864 01:20:39,262 --> 01:20:41,666 - Oh, I was just doing the tube man, uh... 1865 01:20:41,731 --> 01:20:43,467 just something silly to calm the nerves. 1866 01:20:43,533 --> 01:20:47,470 - Daniel taught me, actually. - Oh yes, isn't he wonderful? 1867 01:20:47,537 --> 01:20:50,541 - He is. He really is. 1868 01:20:51,442 --> 01:20:53,310 - I'm sure you're ready to knock this thing 1869 01:20:53,377 --> 01:20:54,345 out of the park. 1870 01:20:54,412 --> 01:20:56,279 - As ready as I'll ever be. - Great. 1871 01:20:56,346 --> 01:20:58,082 Well, I'm gonna check in with the media partners. 1872 01:20:58,149 --> 01:21:00,150 You come find me if you need me? 1873 01:21:00,217 --> 01:21:01,551 Yeah. 1874 01:21:01,618 --> 01:21:02,886 Sounds good. Oh, uh, wait. 1875 01:21:02,953 --> 01:21:04,488 Um, is Olivia here yet? 1876 01:21:04,555 --> 01:21:06,591 I would really love to meet her before we start. 1877 01:21:06,657 --> 01:21:08,292 Yeah, so here's the thing, 1878 01:21:08,359 --> 01:21:10,595 Olivia's big on meeting guests for the first time 1879 01:21:10,661 --> 01:21:12,195 during the interview. 1880 01:21:12,262 --> 01:21:13,698 Oh. 1881 01:21:13,764 --> 01:21:15,466 Uh cool, great, yeah. 1882 01:21:15,533 --> 01:21:18,536 - Something about it feeling more fresh that way. 1883 01:21:18,603 --> 01:21:20,637 Right. Yeah! 1884 01:21:20,704 --> 01:21:22,372 Totally. Totally fine. 1885 01:21:22,439 --> 01:21:23,474 Great. 1886 01:21:23,541 --> 01:21:25,275 Yeah. 1887 01:21:26,277 --> 01:21:28,212 Totally fine to meet my childhood icon 1888 01:21:28,279 --> 01:21:30,113 in front of an audience. Yeah. 1889 01:21:32,182 --> 01:21:34,551 (blows raspberry) Okay. 1890 01:21:35,587 --> 01:21:36,787 (blows out breath) 1891 01:21:36,854 --> 01:21:39,390 (indistinct chatter) 1892 01:21:42,260 --> 01:21:44,694 - Uh, may I sit beside you, please? 1893 01:21:44,761 --> 01:21:46,564 Oh, thanks. 1894 01:22:06,385 --> 01:22:08,286 Ah, the book! 1895 01:22:11,622 --> 01:22:13,990 (blows out breath) 1896 01:22:16,493 --> 01:22:17,328 Good evening, 1897 01:22:17,395 --> 01:22:19,195 can you hear me in the back there? 1898 01:22:19,262 --> 01:22:22,365 Well, thank you everyone for joining us tonight. 1899 01:22:22,432 --> 01:22:27,371 I am thrilled to be here to discuss Walking on Air. 1900 01:22:27,438 --> 01:22:30,408 Everyone please give a warm welcome 1901 01:22:30,474 --> 01:22:31,975 to Sophie Wood. 1902 01:22:32,043 --> 01:22:34,478 (clapping) 1903 01:22:36,514 --> 01:22:39,082 Such a treat to meet you. 1904 01:22:40,918 --> 01:22:42,987 - Thanks. - Well, 1905 01:22:43,054 --> 01:22:44,622 let's get right into it, shall we? 1906 01:22:44,689 --> 01:22:45,989 - Yes! (feedback squeals) 1907 01:22:46,056 --> 01:22:47,692 Oh, sorry. (Olivia laughs) 1908 01:22:47,759 --> 01:22:49,527 (Olivia): Oh, no worries. 1909 01:22:49,592 --> 01:22:51,162 So, Sophie, 1910 01:22:51,228 --> 01:22:54,497 tell us how you heard the good news 1911 01:22:54,564 --> 01:22:56,801 about your bestseller. 1912 01:22:56,867 --> 01:22:58,034 Uh, better? 1913 01:22:58,101 --> 01:23:00,438 (Olivia): Mm-hmm. (Sophie): Okay. 1914 01:23:00,505 --> 01:23:01,471 So yeah, 1915 01:23:01,538 --> 01:23:04,176 I woke up in the morning, obviously. 1916 01:23:04,240 --> 01:23:05,643 (chuckles nervously) 1917 01:23:05,711 --> 01:23:08,645 Um, and I read it in the paper. 1918 01:23:08,713 --> 01:23:11,882 We still get the paper at my mom's flower shop. 1919 01:23:11,948 --> 01:23:14,351 It's my day job. (chuckles nervously) 1920 01:23:14,418 --> 01:23:17,387 And uh, so yeah, that's... that's where I was. 1921 01:23:17,454 --> 01:23:20,323 - Mm-hmm, well that's a good segue 1922 01:23:20,390 --> 01:23:22,493 to my next question. (Sophie): It is? 1923 01:23:22,560 --> 01:23:23,927 (Olivia): Yes. 1924 01:23:23,994 --> 01:23:26,465 They say, "Write what you know." 1925 01:23:26,529 --> 01:23:28,800 So, my question is, 1926 01:23:28,865 --> 01:23:32,036 are you a pro on the tightrope when you're not writing, 1927 01:23:32,103 --> 01:23:34,805 and if so, can you demonstrate for us after this? 1928 01:23:34,872 --> 01:23:37,908 (laughs) (Sophie): Wow! 1929 01:23:37,975 --> 01:23:39,877 Uh, a curveball and a challenge. 1930 01:23:39,944 --> 01:23:42,078 Um, well, I hate to disappoint you 1931 01:23:42,145 --> 01:23:43,715 but I'm actually terrified of heights. 1932 01:23:43,780 --> 01:23:48,719 But I did visit a very tall building this week 1933 01:23:48,786 --> 01:23:52,256 so um, I just might be getting closer to giving it a try. 1934 01:23:52,323 --> 01:23:55,127 - Oh! Don't ask me to join you. 1935 01:23:55,192 --> 01:23:57,328 I am a big fan of gravity. 1936 01:23:57,395 --> 01:23:58,828 (laughs) 1937 01:23:58,895 --> 01:24:01,599 Tell us about Sasha, your protagonist. 1938 01:24:01,664 --> 01:24:05,536 Where did the inspiration for her character come from? 1939 01:24:05,603 --> 01:24:10,509 - Right, so my process is very much about research, 1940 01:24:10,573 --> 01:24:11,877 and when I first read 1941 01:24:11,942 --> 01:24:13,778 about the first female tightrope walker 1942 01:24:13,844 --> 01:24:16,579 to ever, um... 1943 01:24:17,480 --> 01:24:19,384 ...to ever uh... 1944 01:24:19,449 --> 01:24:21,551 (tense echoing music starts then fades) 1945 01:24:21,618 --> 01:24:24,220 Sorry, yes. The main character was inspired 1946 01:24:24,287 --> 01:24:26,157 by a real-life circus artist, 1947 01:24:26,222 --> 01:24:28,960 but as far as her inner dialogue, 1948 01:24:29,025 --> 01:24:30,927 her perseverance, her drive, 1949 01:24:30,994 --> 01:24:32,863 her unwavering belief 1950 01:24:32,930 --> 01:24:34,864 to do whatever she set her mind to, 1951 01:24:34,931 --> 01:24:38,569 all of that was inspired by my mom, 1952 01:24:38,636 --> 01:24:39,869 Evelyn. 1953 01:24:39,936 --> 01:24:41,439 - Oh. (chuckles lovingly) 1954 01:24:41,506 --> 01:24:43,675 - She raised me as a single mom in the city 1955 01:24:43,740 --> 01:24:46,444 with very few resources after we lost my dad. 1956 01:24:46,510 --> 01:24:48,612 And as a child, I remember thinking 1957 01:24:48,679 --> 01:24:52,850 that some kind of luck or magic was at play. 1958 01:24:52,917 --> 01:24:55,319 Somehow we always got by. 1959 01:24:55,953 --> 01:24:57,822 Somehow we still managed to laugh 1960 01:24:57,887 --> 01:24:59,591 and smell the roses. 1961 01:25:00,858 --> 01:25:02,659 Somehow we healed. 1962 01:25:03,927 --> 01:25:06,797 But much like tightrope walking, 1963 01:25:06,863 --> 01:25:08,466 there's nothing magical about it. 1964 01:25:08,966 --> 01:25:13,470 She got us both through by taking one step at a time, 1965 01:25:13,537 --> 01:25:16,841 balancing both strength and softness, 1966 01:25:16,907 --> 01:25:19,109 never once letting us fall. 1967 01:25:19,176 --> 01:25:21,578 (sentimental music) 1968 01:25:21,645 --> 01:25:23,047 Is Mom here? 1969 01:25:23,113 --> 01:25:25,483 - Oh yes, uh, she's right there, actually. 1970 01:25:25,550 --> 01:25:28,920 (Olivia): Let's give Mom a round of applause. 1971 01:25:28,985 --> 01:25:30,887 (clapping) 1972 01:25:38,996 --> 01:25:41,332 - It was so great to have you on the show. 1973 01:25:41,398 --> 01:25:43,868 Oh, thanks again. 1974 01:25:44,868 --> 01:25:46,837 - Oh! (Evelyn chuckles) 1975 01:25:46,904 --> 01:25:48,840 I cannot believe this whole time 1976 01:25:48,905 --> 01:25:52,976 you thought of me as a svelte and nimble acrobat. 1977 01:25:53,043 --> 01:25:54,378 (laughs) 1978 01:25:54,444 --> 01:25:57,381 - Even the bravest of daredevils have nothing on you. 1979 01:25:57,448 --> 01:26:01,051 - Oh, well, you hung on tight up there. 1980 01:26:01,118 --> 01:26:02,987 - Oh! - Can I cut in here? 1981 01:26:03,052 --> 01:26:04,787 Oh, yes! 1982 01:26:06,457 --> 01:26:08,627 - Meredith McEvans from Grapevine. 1983 01:26:08,692 --> 01:26:09,793 So nice to meet you! 1984 01:26:09,859 --> 01:26:11,962 Ms. McEvans, it's an honor. 1985 01:26:12,029 --> 01:26:13,663 - Thank you for coming. - Oh, of course! 1986 01:26:13,730 --> 01:26:16,266 I just talked to Janice and confirmed our dinner, 1987 01:26:16,332 --> 01:26:17,701 if that still works? 1988 01:26:17,768 --> 01:26:19,904 Would love to discuss what's next for you. 1989 01:26:19,970 --> 01:26:22,372 - Yes! Can't wait to chat. 1990 01:26:22,439 --> 01:26:23,039 Great. 1991 01:26:23,106 --> 01:26:25,408 (uplifting music) 1992 01:26:27,077 --> 01:26:29,579 Wow! Whew! 1993 01:26:33,385 --> 01:26:36,386 Amazing job up there, Sophie! 1994 01:26:36,453 --> 01:26:38,354 - Thank you so much. - Oh! I mean, 1995 01:26:38,422 --> 01:26:40,690 I knew you'd get through it, but that was beyond. 1996 01:26:40,759 --> 01:26:43,359 The chemistry with Olivia, unreal. 1997 01:26:43,426 --> 01:26:45,362 - You think? - Oh, it was fantastic. 1998 01:26:45,429 --> 01:26:47,730 And the book deal's all but signed. 1999 01:26:47,798 --> 01:26:48,599 Don't be surprised 2000 01:26:48,666 --> 01:26:50,135 if Meredith draws up the contract 2001 01:26:50,201 --> 01:26:51,836 over appetizers. 2002 01:26:51,902 --> 01:26:53,636 - (gasps unbelievably) - Wow. 2003 01:26:53,703 --> 01:26:55,104 - And thanks again for letting me 2004 01:26:55,172 --> 01:26:56,273 connect you with Daniel. 2005 01:26:56,341 --> 01:26:58,475 - Oh, thank you for the recommendation. 2006 01:26:58,542 --> 01:27:01,311 I think it's safe to say it definitely helped. 2007 01:27:01,378 --> 01:27:02,881 Oh, definitely. 2008 01:27:02,947 --> 01:27:04,180 I couldn't get over his face 2009 01:27:04,247 --> 01:27:05,916 when he was watching you up there just now. 2010 01:27:05,983 --> 01:27:08,652 He looked so happy for you. 2011 01:27:09,353 --> 01:27:11,188 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 2012 01:27:11,256 --> 01:27:12,689 Is he still here? 2013 01:27:12,756 --> 01:27:13,990 - Mm-hmm. 2014 01:27:15,158 --> 01:27:16,993 Right over there. 2015 01:27:19,130 --> 01:27:22,699 (indistinct chatter) 2016 01:27:22,765 --> 01:27:25,670 (romantic music) 2017 01:27:33,010 --> 01:27:34,177 - Hey. - You did it! 2018 01:27:34,244 --> 01:27:35,445 Did I? 2019 01:27:35,511 --> 01:27:37,914 - You were incredible. 20 out of 10. 2020 01:27:38,681 --> 01:27:40,516 - Listen, I'm sorry I didn't hear you out yesterday. 2021 01:27:40,585 --> 01:27:41,885 - I was scared. - Nah, 2022 01:27:41,952 --> 01:27:43,119 I shouldn't have started anything 2023 01:27:43,186 --> 01:27:44,320 without your permission. 2024 01:27:44,387 --> 01:27:47,524 I was just... inspired. 2025 01:27:47,591 --> 01:27:49,560 Let's make the episode. 2026 01:27:49,627 --> 01:27:50,994 Together. 2027 01:27:51,060 --> 01:27:52,695 - Are you sure? Really, 2028 01:27:52,762 --> 01:27:55,032 it's fine if we just keep everything between us. 2029 01:27:55,099 --> 01:27:56,265 I thought you said 2030 01:27:56,332 --> 01:27:58,168 I had a story to share with the world? 2031 01:27:58,234 --> 01:27:59,470 Wouldn't be very honest 2032 01:27:59,536 --> 01:28:01,338 if I held back the messy parts, would it? 2033 01:28:01,404 --> 01:28:04,009 I can't argue there. 2034 01:28:04,073 --> 01:28:05,210 Good. 2035 01:28:05,274 --> 01:28:07,411 Looking forward to our next project. 2036 01:28:07,478 --> 01:28:11,015 I wonder what other fears we'll conquer along the way. 2037 01:28:14,385 --> 01:28:16,220 - You know, there's actually something I've been... 2038 01:28:16,286 --> 01:28:18,622 a little scared to do for a while now. 2039 01:28:20,323 --> 01:28:21,992 No need to be shy. 2040 01:28:24,161 --> 01:28:25,630 (Daniel): Oh. (giggles) 2041 01:28:25,695 --> 01:28:28,332 (romantic music) 2042 01:28:36,341 --> 01:28:39,777 (upbeat music) 2043 01:29:22,485 --> 01:29:26,657 Subtitling: difuze