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QUESTION: Climbing to the top of a suspension bridge to change a lightbulb = the scariest moment of your entire life?!?
-- crochuntrocks
ANSWER: I'm OK with heights. Widths, however, trouble me.
There were a few occasions where I needed a "personal moment." The winds were very gusty and strong. And while the cable is bigger than it looks, it's round so you need to walk dead center all the time or you'll slip. But mainly, I was just so happy that the Bridge Authority was on board with the show, I couldn't bring myself to say no. Let me explain.
I've been to many government-controlled locations where some key element of the job was withheld from me because of some regulation or general liability. (Not because of a genuine concern for my safety, but rather, a genuine adherence to blanket policies.) The folks who run that bridge not only understand their jobs, they understand the real goal of this show, which is to put the viewer into the boots of the worker, through me. Walking the cable is a daily reality for a few of those guys, and I couldn't leave without at least asking. I fully expected the man in charge to say, "No way," when I inquired, somewhat jokingly, if he had any problem with me hopping over the side and walking up the cable to change a lightbulb me.
"Why would I have problem," he replied, tossing me a harness. "It's not my butt up there. Go for it."
This is the first time in the history of this show that I was given complete access to every aspect of a dangerous, dirty, municipal job. It was a really gratifying day for me, and from what I could tell, a lot of fun for the workers. I hope you all liked it, too.
-- Mike
QUESTION: Are you a breast, thigh or leg man? (Whoa, there! I am strictly talking chicken! Jeez!) OK, Captain Clever, no answering, "I'm a wing man, myself." I think that most dudes would agree you would be a TERRIBLE "wing man."
-- greeneyedbamablonde
ANSWER: I hate to limit myself to just one part of the body. I prefer to consume a chicken in its totality, and savor its many flavors organically. The breast, the thigh, the leg, they all satisfy individually, but offer so much more when combined. I prefer to taste it all, simultaneously if possible. My fondest memories include a plump, white breast in one hand; a dark, meaty thigh in the other; several savory legs within easy reach; and the promise of more to come. Naturally, I like to cover them all with gravy.
I also enjoy red meat.
-- Mike
