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Nothing is more awkward than being trapped in a bad interview. Whether you’re an applicant seeking employment, a teacher trying to determine if a student should receive a scholarship or –as in my case from time to time– a journalist trying to draw out some interesting, orginal tidbits from a tempermental celebrity. It has long been my pet peeve that so many of today’s stars are unprepared to shine! In the glory days of the silver screen, celebrities were as trained in Public Relations duties as they were in elocution, dancing or stage fighting. While it’s nice to live in a more spontaneous age, it’s disheartening to encounter a star who can win Oscars and rule the box office, but can’t carry on a few minutes of stimulating chat. I believe that the best raconteurs enjoy far more than “15 minutes of fame” thanks to the fact that they are popular, sought-after conversationalists. (In my experience, some of the best include: Anthony Hopkins, Julie Andrews, Viggo Mortensen, Anna Faris, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Meryl Streep. The worst? I’m not sayin’!) Continue reading →