Hi Yvette:
thanks for the interview today and for your interest in
gaspig.com. it's pretty rare that a producer shows interest in
the topic. i can't wait to see the story tomorrow night!
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> i'm really comfortable behind the camera but when the tape
is rolling and the camera's pointed at me, whew! thanks for being
patient. i kept envisioning my neighbors scowling at their tvs.
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> here are a few more ideas i meant to say, use whatever you
like.
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> 1. i've got nothing against trucks - we need trucks. my
problem is with the "family truck".
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> 2. people argue that the issue is "freedom of
choice". as if we want to take away freedom in America. oil
dependence supports totalitarian dictatorships and causes intense
resentment. if we depended less on oil, you would see better
governing because we wouldn't have to buy from totalitarian
regimes.
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> 3. SUVs are top heavy and prone to rollovers.
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> 4. gas mileage in the mid to low teens is a joke given
today's technology.
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> 5. the entire world is begging
Americans to pull our heads out of the sand, join Kyoto, and
consume responsibly. (man, i wish
i'd said that)
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> 6. if you want adventure, buy hiking boots, get rid of the
suv, and use all the money you save to go on a real
"expedition"!
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> 7. The SUV is the adult version of "Extreme
Cool-aid".
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> if you need anything else for your story, just let me know.
thanks a million for checking out this project!
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> all the best
> joe
Joe I will write as much as I can of this into script. Some
may bite the dust when my news director puts his stamp on my
work. But I will do my best in 1 min 40 secs.
You were great to work with and thank you for sharing your
amazing footage with us. It is a total knock-out - you are one
hell-a-va kick butt, free fall cameraman! Wow!
Best wishes,
Yvette
Fox11 Los Angeles