Oh Dear.
When KoreAm Journal asked to interview me I was ecstatic about it. In fact, I am still ecstatic about it. As a “rogue” Korean, it feels really good to know that I register somewhere higher on the Korean-ness scale than I had originally thought. I mean, I am in a magazine with other REAL KOREANS. That at least gets the meter to a 4 or 5, doesn’t it? With or without the Honda.
Obviously, the first thing I did when I received my keepsake copy of the May issue (thanks KoreAm!), I turned right to the interview.
Let me just say that one of the weirdest things about getting interviewed is that if I say something stupid during the interview, it sounds even MORE idiotic a couple months later in print. Also, you never know how the article is going to turn out … what picture will they use? What will be the tone be like? Will things be taken out of context? I am happy to say that these things didn’t happen with the KoreAm piece. Angelie did a great job corralling my long-winded answers into a cohesive article. And she just had a baby and is sleep deprived and is still very nice.
What I didn’t expect was this:
Seriously, never in my wildest imagination would I have even thought that they would commission an illustration. That’s me? Really? Oh dear.
I would never! NEVER! leave the faucet running like that. Seriously.
PS. Will link to the article as soon as it makes it to the KoreAm website.
Tags: interview, KoreAm Magazine, press
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I just noticed the faucet after I finish reading your post. LOL
Hahaha. I love that the scale says “Go Run!”, absolutely hilarious! Congrats though, on more press! Keep it up!
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“I would never! NEVER! leave the faucet running like that. Seriously.”
Freaking hilarious.
I LOVE THE ILLUSTRATION.
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how weird to imagine someone sitting at their desk drawing you?!
congrats on the article!
(p.s. you’re a lot cuter than that.)
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LOL. How surreal is that. But anyways, u rock.
I haven’t laughed that much in such a long time! That is so funny — mainly because it DOESN’T look like you, but someone’s pitiful attempt. Hey … at least they drew on a nice “rack” – heh heh. Hmmm … of all that you’ve written on your blog, it’s hilarious that THAT’S the quote they chose.
Nevertheless, I’m immensely proud of you. I saw a commercial (not the actual show) about the “Oprah Effect.” Maybe since you’ve been kinda on it, lots of new ventures and riches will soon follow.
) Keep strong and confident!
PS — how can I get a copy too?
Ha! I’ve always called my legs the legacy of Irish washer-women…
That is my problem. I would leave the faucet on!
That is an interesting illustration, especially the faucet running. I wonder why they would do that. Congrats on the printed exposure! Here’s hoping it brings some goodies your way. =)
Oh wow! That’s got to be totally surreal, especially since you weren’t forewarned about the illustration. I love thinking about you flipping the magazine open and the look on your face when you first saw the comic rendering of yourself. Heehee.
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Congratulations!!! And seriously – what’s up with the running water? Cannot wait to read the article!
Okay first of all, congratulations. Also, you’re way cuter than the cartoon Giyen, BUT look at what fabulous hair they gave you!
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and my “big bones” are totally the result of generations of russian potato peelers. and my nerouses are all my mother’s fault. and the hangover has nothing to do with the drinking!
congratulations on continuing to be gangster.
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Hilarious! Love your running faucet comment.
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Oh snap, I thought the scale registered “Korean” and did a double take. Durr, reading comphrension. That running faucet is so not you. Really. I’m from the Internet, so I know.
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