Ellen's DJ Hunt

Today I'm skipping class. Originally, I thought I was going to help Chris with a project at McDonald's. But apparently, it was cancelled. That, or he decided to enroll the services of another video cameraman. On the good side, it gave me a chance to skip my French class. I've never liked language classes. In college, I dreaded Spanish class. Even worse, I hated the final exams. I stressed for days about those tests. Unfortunately, those memories creep in to my studies here in France.

I know. It's good I go. However, now that I know the basics, I think I can learn just as much at home and out on the streets of Paris. My biggest problem is hearing French. I can come up with the words (all be it slowly). I can read it fairly well. Hearing it is a completely different story. Maybe it's my bionic hearing that causes problems. That, or the French just speak way too fast.

Anyway, with me missing my French class, I can finally complete my video submission for Ellen's DJ search. My dearest friend Valerie called me the other day to let me know Tony is leaving. As such, they need a replacement. I know I just started spinning last August, but Ellen's gig isn't about beat matching. It's more about personality, selecting the right song to jazz the audience and Ellen's guests. That I think I can do.

The only problem is I'm gay. And when I get excited, or goofy for that matter, I become even more gay - some would say a bit "Jack McFarland." Which means my chances are slim to none. From a show development perspective, I'm sure the executives won't bring on a DJ that remotely acts gay or even appears to be gay. I don't think they'd want to emphasize the gay aspect of the show - including Ellen. So, from that, I'm assuming they'll select someone who can tone it down. I'll try, but we all know how that will go.

Oh well. I'll submit my tape to her this week with the hopes of hearing something soon. And if not, I'll contiinue to spin alone at home creating mixes to share with the world - one listener at a time.