Monday, May 12, 2008
It's in the Mail
On the Greyhound bus down to DC this weekend, I finished reviewing the proof for my book. From the bus stop, I ran over to Kinko's (a place that inevitably screws up any photocopying that I need done, and did not exceed my low expectations on Friday, either) and made a copy. Then I hit the post office and overnighted the manuscript. When the postal clerk asked me if the packaged contained anything fragile or hazardous, I replied, "Only my ego." She nodded and asked, "Do you need insurance for that?"
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Did you get any?
ReplyDeleteHow much was it?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished version.
ReplyDeleteAt certain places I think it's a requirement to check your brain at the door if you work there.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
yay! either way, if she was being sarcastic or not paying attention, it's funny.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! That's fantastic! I love the ending of your post.
ReplyDelete