During my senior year of college I worked as student director of the center for politics and public service at SUU. We sponsored a debate between then Governor Michael Leavitt and his challenger on campus two weeks before the election. I greeted Governor Leavitt’s entourage as they arrived at the event and chatted briefly with the Governor. He wanted a room to get ready, so I showed him to his prep area. As I was leaving the room he asked that I see that he was left alone for a few minutes prep. After closing the door I realized I had forgotten to give him my business card with my contact information if he needed anything. Standing outside his door I could not decide whether to go back in and interrupt or just forget it. Just then a middle aged attractive lady came down the hall and asked where the Governor had gone. I recognized her from the entourage and was positive she must be one of the staff. I informed her that he was inside the door but had requested to be left alone. Then, seeing a chance to fix my dilemma, I asked her, since she worked for the governor, if she could be so kind as to give my business card to the Governor once he was finished. She looked at me somewhat confused and then began to chuckle. She then introduced herself. It was Jackie, his wife. I was so bright red she must had felt bad for me. In a half hearted attempt to break the awkward silence she informed me that it was not a big deal, and that she viewed it as a compliment since most personal assistants were so young these days!
I had about 30 minutes before I was on live TV to recover! Once again, Sean at his finest.
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