I just returned to yesterday's post and thought the comments were great, Victor. What a fun idea! Here's one: What made you want to become a talk show host? Blessings!
It was not planned. When I was young I got involved with a group of people trying to raise money for charity. They were talented and I was not. We put on variety shows with the group singing pop songs, playing the guitar, opera singing and piano solos. Also comedy sketches which I wrote but did not perform in. Somehow, I always saw the funny side of life.
The only thing open for me to do was to introduce the acts on stage. In between, i told the odd jokes and ad-lib talk when an act was not ready backstage. We did shows on stage in different locations to raise funds for various charitable causes.
When I was on the radio, (also a charity), originally I was a DJ playing mostly pop music from the 60s and 70s. I also presented a Christian program called "Time for Reflections". Hosting a talk show developed from there, but it was mostly music and comedy programs.
Pi (π) is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference (C) to its diameter (D), typically approximated as 3.14159. It was discovered by a baker or a pizza maker in Greece who noticed that the circumference of the pizza divided by the diameter is always about 3.14159.
Thank you K. I think the quickest way is to link to an interview I gave in 2017 to Cheryl Smith, author and blogger. It summarises my testimony and story:
I guess that humour keeps us going; like for instance when I'm asked for a million times to paint the garden fence and gate, or to mow the lawn, or to take the trash bins out or to ... ... ... II think it's humourous.
Yes Sandie; but I decided early on when I started writing books and blogging not to discuss them publicly - apart from humourous anonymous articles/fiction.
I'm back! I, too, worked for a huge multi-national corporation -- but realized (nearly too late) the generous paycheck wasn't worth my peace of mind. I'm curious, would you do it again? And/or, what advice would you give a young man/woman just starting out. (Is the 'package' more important, or doing what you love?)
This is a very good question, Mevely. In my case, I liked the responsibility of managerial work. The worst part was commuting to London daily by train and back home again - a journey of about two hours each way. You can imagine what time I had to get up in the morning to be in my office by 8:30am or 9:00am. At times I had to drive long distances too to other various locations.
Living in London was not an option because of the high house prices. I rented for a while but eventually moved out of the Capital altogether and commuted.
I would advise my younger self aged 20 when I first went to London not to do it again. This has nothing to do about the work itself; I loved the challenges and the responsibility. The main draw-back is the travelling and the wear and tear this results on one's work/life balance.
In today's modern world people work from home. But this is not possible for all jobs -certainly not mine.
My advice to a young person today: think hard what you want from life. Do you really want the fame, power, riches, and influence that high-level success will get you. Do you want all that so badly despite the MANY drawbacks - (not just the travelling). Or are you happy to just have a peaceful life doing what you like at your own pace and pleasure? Admittedly, it will not get you the same riches and fortunes but it would be something that you love.
Sadly, in a modern materialistic lifestyle, requiring all the luxuries one can get, there are not many opportunities to have a job/profession that you love. There seems to be too much pressure put on all workers, be they in management, employees, self-employed, or entrepreneurs to achieve achieve and achieve. It's become a race to the top regardless of what job one does - assuming there is the work in the first place. Today's moto in life is to achieve and succeed or someone else will overtake you.
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26
If only we could go back to simpler times ... ... ...
I just returned to yesterday's post and thought the comments were great, Victor. What a fun idea! Here's one: What made you want to become a talk show host? Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt was not planned. When I was young I got involved with a group of people trying to raise money for charity. They were talented and I was not. We put on variety shows with the group singing pop songs, playing the guitar, opera singing and piano solos. Also comedy sketches which I wrote but did not perform in. Somehow, I always saw the funny side of life.
DeleteThe only thing open for me to do was to introduce the acts on stage. In between, i told the odd jokes and ad-lib talk when an act was not ready backstage. We did shows on stage in different locations to raise funds for various charitable causes.
When I was on the radio, (also a charity), originally I was a DJ playing mostly pop music from the 60s and 70s. I also presented a Christian program called "Time for Reflections". Hosting a talk show developed from there, but it was mostly music and comedy programs.
Thank you and God bless, Martha.
Perhaps you have answered my question in your reply to Martha. I have wondered for a long time what your career has been. Radio, I guess?
ReplyDeleteMy radio work was charitable work. I also worked for a big multi-national in London.
DeleteGod bless, Barbara. Thank you for your question.
P.S. I just now scrolled down to see your reply to my comment on the previous post. Now I know! It sounds like an excellent fit for your talents!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanx Barbara. God bless always.
DeleteA question to be answered; Who thought up the numbers in PI?
ReplyDeletePi (π) is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference (C) to its diameter (D), typically approximated as 3.14159. It was discovered by a baker or a pizza maker in Greece who noticed that the circumference of the pizza divided by the diameter is always about 3.14159.
DeleteGod bless, Susan.
Want to share your testimony?
ReplyDeleteThank you K. I think the quickest way is to link to an interview I gave in 2017 to Cheryl Smith, author and blogger. It summarises my testimony and story:
Deletehttps://www.homespundevotions.com/2017/01/the-inner-view-of-victor-s-e-moubarak.html
God bless you.
So interesting!
ReplyDeleteI've not been able to conceptualize a Good Question ... but I'm still thinking. May I come back tomorrow?
You are welcome here any time, Mevely. Always glad to see you.
DeleteGod bless.
What does your wife think when you write jokes about her and the family? Does she think it's funny?
ReplyDeleteI guess that humour keeps us going; like for instance when I'm asked for a million times to paint the garden fence and gate, or to mow the lawn, or to take the trash bins out or to ... ... ... II think it's humourous.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.
Are you married with children?
ReplyDeleteYes Sandie; but I decided early on when I started writing books and blogging not to discuss them publicly - apart from humourous anonymous articles/fiction.
DeleteGod bless you.
I'm back!
ReplyDeleteI, too, worked for a huge multi-national corporation -- but realized (nearly too late) the generous paycheck wasn't worth my peace of mind. I'm curious, would you do it again? And/or, what advice would you give a young man/woman just starting out. (Is the 'package' more important, or doing what you love?)
This is a very good question, Mevely. In my case, I liked the responsibility of managerial work. The worst part was commuting to London daily by train and back home again - a journey of about two hours each way. You can imagine what time I had to get up in the morning to be in my office by 8:30am or 9:00am. At times I had to drive long distances too to other various locations.
DeleteLiving in London was not an option because of the high house prices. I rented for a while but eventually moved out of the Capital altogether and commuted.
I would advise my younger self aged 20 when I first went to London not to do it again. This has nothing to do about the work itself; I loved the challenges and the responsibility. The main draw-back is the travelling and the wear and tear this results on one's work/life balance.
In today's modern world people work from home. But this is not possible for all jobs -certainly not mine.
My advice to a young person today: think hard what you want from life. Do you really want the fame, power, riches, and influence that high-level success will get you. Do you want all that so badly despite the MANY drawbacks - (not just the travelling). Or are you happy to just have a peaceful life doing what you like at your own pace and pleasure? Admittedly, it will not get you the same riches and fortunes but it would be something that you love.
Sadly, in a modern materialistic lifestyle, requiring all the luxuries one can get, there are not many opportunities to have a job/profession that you love. There seems to be too much pressure put on all workers, be they in management, employees, self-employed, or entrepreneurs to achieve achieve and achieve. It's become a race to the top regardless of what job one does - assuming there is the work in the first place. Today's moto in life is to achieve and succeed or someone else will overtake you.
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26
If only we could go back to simpler times ... ... ...
God bless.
Thank you for this thoughtful response!
DeleteThanx Mevely. The job was good and rewarding. The travelling/commuting was too much.
DeleteGod bless always.