SEP "Interviews" T.S.

Dear Friends,
If you happened to be eavesdropping on my latest imaginary conversation with an internationally famous pop star whose initials are T.S., this is what you’d have heard.
[Phone rings]

Taylor: SEP, it’s Taylor. [She calls me “SEP” because we’re besties.]
SEP: Hey, Tay, what’s up?
TAYLOR: You might have read that I’m dating a football player.
SEP: Jeez, TayTay, Travis Kelce is more than just a football player. He might be the greatest tight end in NFL history.
TAYLOR: Yes, I can attest to his tight—
SEP: TMI, babe! What you and Travis do off the gridiron is none of my business. Although, I do admit I’m curious…
TAYLOR: [Brushing that aside] I need some advice. With all my singing, guitar playing, composing, and conquering the world, I—
SEP: Don’t forget about counting your money. Seriously, Tay? You’re worth a billion dollars now?
TAYLOR: Only on paper.
SEP: [muttering] Green paper…
TAYLOR: Despite my mega-successful career, which makes me one of the most famous women in the world, I don’t know much about professional football, and since you’re an authority on love affairs with NFL players, I thought you might give me some advice.
SEP: (Modestly) I do know my way around a locker room.
TAYLOR: How about a few tips on dating a pro player?
SEP: First, learn the terminology. ‘Sweet spot,’ ‘forward pass,’ ‘going deep’…”
TAYLOR: Interesting.
SEP: And also, make him carry the groceries.
TAYLOR: We don’t really buy our own— [Frustrated] Frankly, I was hoping for something a little more insightful.
SEP: I’m too busy for insight. I have a new book to promote. [SIMPLY THE BEST, on sale February 13] But since we’re such good friends, I’ll send you copies of all my Chicago Stars football romances. Once you’ve finished reading them, you’ll know everything there is to know about football romance.
TAYLOR: Thanks so much, SEP. What a generous thing for you to do.
SEP: You’re welcome. All I need is your credit card information.
TAYLOR: You’re charging me?
SEP: No! Of course not. Please don’t write a mean song about me. I’ll send the books for free, I promise. I’ll even throw in a friendship bracelet!
TAYLOR: Thanks, SEP. You’re the best. It’s truly humbling when a big superstar author like you takes the time to talk to little old me.

[Note from SEP: Even in my imaginary conversation, she didn’t say that. What she actually said was, “Stop messing around and get back to work!”]
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And happy reading to all,

Susan Elizabeth Phillips