I cannot thank my good friend enough for helping make it all happen. When I told her I was coming she made hair and make up appointments and today she helped me navigate what would have been an even more stressful day if I had attempted to plan it myself. To top it all off, she and her husband chaperoned me to and from the ceremony.
When the I arrived at the Beverly Hills Hilton it was like arriving at a film premiere - red carpet, paparazzi - and I was a bit taken aback mixing with so many behind-the-scenes television luminaries. Standing in the lobby, surrounded by men in tuxes and women in evening dresses, what I had previously thought of as just an award ceremony suddenly felt like an event. I arrived in LA feeling proud of our show but lacking confidence the episode we submitted was "informative" enough to win. Sitting at our table, I began to fill more and more optimistic about our chances. Then our category was announced and I held my breath as the words, "And the winner is..." were said. I was completely stunned to here another show's name called. I wasn't disappointed to lose as much as I was shocked by the winner. Now I understand how Trey Parker and Matt Stone felt to lose an Oscar to Phil Collins. The show continued but it was all a blur. I wanted to be somewhere else with a stiff cocktail.
Before the ceremony started, our EP said, 'Win or lose, I made a reservation at Spago for dinner right after the ceremony.' We started with cocktails and ended with one of every dessert courtesy of the chef. Good company and amazing food in a gorgeous setting -- it wasn't quite an Emmy but it sure did soothe the sting of a loss.
The highlight of my day was a text from my mother that simply said: I love you. You won in my book.
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