The Ten Show in Philadelphia

[RockyR]

You've got butterflies? C'mon...you da man! You've gotta get on there and EXUDE confidence on behalf of all of us. Think about it....if you can wear a kilt, that pretty much shows that you can do anything. Just don't let the reporter put on a kilt and start doing dumbass things and cheap kilt jokes....better still, tell them to send a woman reporter...that'd work out better on several levels.

Or should we start a pool on all of the corny kilt jokes that the reporter is going to do? Keep it "on message", Rocky!

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"Exuding confidence" has NEVER been a problem for me (just ask Kelly... she thinks I "exude" a bit too MUCH confidence).

It's a 'fun talk show' kind of thing, so there will probably be a few jokes and whatnot, but I'll try (if the opportunity presents itself) to stress the fact that it's not a costume to be worn once a year. I wear the kilt daily and it's comfortable, classy, male clothing.

I'd rather have a MALE reporter b/c he can 'play dress up' and model a kilt outfit for the whole viewing audience, rather than just me with a woman wearing a man's kilt.

We've done 1 other 'extended interview' show before and were interviewed for the news when I made a kilt for a Marine (Sgt. Farr) a few years back. Typically, they want to ask what Celebrities we've made kilts for, who our 'regular' customers are and what we wear under the kilt. I'll TRY to keep that answer PG or PG-13.

[KiltShot]

... I'll try (if the opportunity presents itself) to stress the fact that it's not a costume to be worn once a year. I wear the kilt daily and it's comfortable, classy, male clothing.

I'd rather have a MALE reporter b/c he can 'play dress up' and model a kilt outfit for the whole viewing audience, rather than just me with a woman wearing a man's kilt.

... Typically, they want to ask what Celebrities we've made kilts for, who our 'regular' customers are and what we wear under the kilt. I'll TRY to keep that answer PG or PG-13.

I'm with you on the above points.

I assume that you will be helping the reporter to select a kilt from your stock. If he doesn't know what tartan to pick you might want to suggest American Heritage. That would visually imply that kilts are not just for Scottish or Irish Americans. Television is primarily a visual experience. You can use that to your advantage.

I hope you can agree with him to avoid the underwear issue completely. It's a personal decision that people make for themselves, not a topic for idle conversation, and it's certainly not the reason the kilt is worn. With that said, it's amazing how often the question comes up from the most unlikely people.

[RockyR]

I'm with you on the above points.

I assume that you will be helping the reporter to select a kilt from your stock. If he doesn't know what tartan to pick you might want to suggest American Heritage. That would visually imply that kilts are not just for Scottish or Irish Americans. Television is primarily a visual experience. You can use that to your advantage.

I hope you can agree with him to avoid the underwear issue completely. It's a personal decision that people make for themselves, not a topic for idle conversation, and it's certainly not the reason the kilt is worn. With that said, it's amazing how often the question comes up from the most unlikely people.

The reporter is an African American named Byron Scott. As it turns out, he's roughly my size and I have 2 Scott clan tartan kilts in my own wardrobe, so he'll be able to wear a kilt in his own surname.

I've also read Matt and Todd's article about the history of the Irish kilt, so I'll be able to speak intelligently.

[NewEnglander]

Congrats on the recognition and coverage.
Here's the motto I use while teaching: Fake It Til You Make It!

[MacBean]

Good luck tomorrow Rocky. I have my DVR set to record the show. By the way, I love the weathered green Scott kilt for the cold months.

[Inchessi]

Look on the bright side... Free PR!
Break a Leg!

[RockyR]

She's worse at public speaking than me. I'll get up the nerve, don't worry.

[The Barry]

Congrats on the promo opportunity!

[Woodsman]

Rocky that's great! What time in the morning does that air?

[dfmacliam]

Well good for you, Rocky! I am sure you will be fine... I wish I had access to your local tv... It would be interesting to watch.. I'll be donning my USAKilts Casual Tara, and be happily including myself on your "not so rich and famous" list of satisfied customers.....lol Good Luck