Comments on: Yes, Oprah Really Did Call Me

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:04:06 +0000

Oh wow…what a miss!! Still, you did have it made up eventually by talking to her at a subsequent show.

But definitely, how exciting to know that she actually called you! I’d have been over the moon if she called me!

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:10:05 +0000

@Cath – I agree. Meeting her was an extremely inspiring experience.

@Barbara – I am also enjoying reading the revealing responses.

@Kelly – The workshop was amazing. Oprah radiates “live your best life” energy.

By: Kelly@SHE-POWER

Kelly@SHE-POWER — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:45:18 +0000

Stacey, that is exciting whether you got to answer the call or not, I think. Although I can understand why you were bummed. But you got to speak with her at a workshop and that’s in person, so wow!

So, it looks like I guessed your’s wrong and you guessed mine wrong. My two truths are:
1. I had an Australian tv celebrity hit on me at a bar, and
2. I was plucked off the street to be in a tv advertisement when I was a teen

I have never been robbed or a victim of violent crime in Mexico City. I have been robbed at gunpoint in Central America, but I’ll save that story for my blog one day soon.

Kelly

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:05:03 +0000

Hi Stacey – Oooops, I missed the party. But, what an ingenious idea for a post. Since I know many who answered, the responses were revealing.

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By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:03:25 +0000

Wow Stacey – you actually got a call from Oprah and you missed it. That’s kind of like your lottery numbers coming up on the week you forgot to buy a ticket. At least you got to meet her finally though – I bet that was amazing. She really is an inspiring woman.

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:32:44 +0000

@Lance – A friend of mine was the star of one of MTV’s True Life shows. MTV came to our city to film her while I was hanging out with her, so I was an “extra” on the show. The show wasn’t about me but you could see me in the background.

@Carla – Thanks for feeling my pain. I wish I was a problogger within 6 months too.

@Tom – I also do not get too excited about celebrities. I don’t really think of Oprah as a celebrity though. I think of her as someone who was able to build venue to help millions of people live their best lives. She is a true personal development mentor and inspiration to me.

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:25:37 +0000

I really am not excited about celebrities at all. Although if she did call me I’d think there would be some way to make a buck from it and something to do with my coaching and I’d be excited about that.

I am happy for you though because I know that’s a big deal for many.

If pressed my too most exciting happenings.
1). Surviving two different near death experiences without a physical scratch on my body.
2). Scoring three tries (goals for you non rugby literates) in a championship rugby tournament.

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By: Carla

Carla — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:39:42 +0000

Cool story! I would have died too if she called AND I missed it!

My lie:
I became a problogger in less than six months. I WISH!

The truths:
1. I sang for a major chorus as an adult without ever having a voice lesson.

2. I have worked for over twelve companies in eleven years.

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By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:18:27 +0000

That was fun Stacey – to get to know you and your readers better – and in a light-hearted way! And I think it’s pretty cool that Oprah called you! So, what’s the deal with the reality MTV show?? You’ve piqued my curiosity…

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:03:47 +0000

@Simple Sapien – Thanks for sharing!

@Davina – I don’t think I’ll ever go parachuting. Good luck with that!

@MizFit – One day she will call again and we will laugh over tea about my 2002 obsession. Thanks for sharing your Matthew Broderick information. You are a personal trainer superstar!

@Lance – Glad to hear you didn’t break your leg (sorry to hear your wife had to go through that).

@Annette – Twins! Full term! Wow! My two boys were almost 10 pounds each. Thanks for sharing.

@Robin – Your truths/lies were hilarious. Thanks for sharing more of the details.

@Stacey Shipman – Be sure to mention this story to Oprah when you interview her one day.

@Ricardo – Yes, it was torture but I have learned to never be obsessed with anyone again.

@Vered – I spent 1 week in an Israeli army boot camp and 3 weeks in the Israel army via a college Volunteers for Israel program. Those experiences are a far cry from serving for 3 years as a lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces. I appreciate your service more than you know.

@Sara – I’m still laughing.

@Maya – I enjoyed revisiting my Oprah story. Thanks for sharing your exciting stories!