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Well. Yesterday was quite  an interesting day and I have some of you to thank for alerting me to what had just happened. I was starting to write my blog post when I saw comments from a couple of you that Jim Parsons had mentioned me on CBS Mornings. What???  I never watch morning television, so I had no idea. I knew he was doing an interview, it was on the show’s schedule, but that was it. By the time I got your messages, the interview was over, so I had to wait about an hour until it popped up on the website for CBS Mornings.

Oh my heavens! Dialect coaches are almost never mentioned publicly. We do our work quietly, behind the scenes. I have heard a couple of awards acceptance speeches where the dialect coach was mentioned, but that’s all  – and I’ve been coaching for 35 years.

I was calling out to Don “Jim just mentioned me on CBS!” and he was shouting back, “What???” and then, when I finally saw it posted on their web site, I took my laptop into the living room and we watched it together.

I heard from so many people that they’d seen it. When I posted about it on Facebook, all of my longtime friends and theater colleagues were so supportive. They know how rare that kind of mention is.

He could have just said, “I have a coach who is helping me and the rest of the cast.” But he didn’t because that, my friends, is Jim. He is such a good person, so kind, loyal, and true. I’m working on this show because of him. I worked on the movie because of him. In each case, he suggested me and then I had to interview and get the job, but without his input, I wouldn’t have been considered.

The last thing on my mind is getting more work from this. I really don’t care about that. It’s simply an unexpected joy that came out of left field.

It made my day. And it really made Don’s day!

The interview in on YouTube and you can find it here.

Or, you can go to the CBS Mornings website here.

The director asked me to come to the show one more time to take notes, so I’m going in tomorrow for the matinee. I’m glad I have the opportunity to be of service one more time.

Thanks to all of you who alerted me! You’re great.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

Comments

  1. what a great and well-earned public recognition of your work … and a back-story that speaks to the importance of friendship and kindness this life. so happy for you, claudia!!!

    happy saturday to everyone. stay safe!

    kathy

  2. After reading the comments yesterday I went and watched the interview. I was so impressed with his sincerity and appreciation of your work. What a great guy he is. So happy you were show this recognition. Hugs!

  3. Well earned, my friend. How nice. I can totally relate having received hundreds of letters and cards during my teaching career. National television. Amazing. Enjoy your trip tomorrow…prayers…hope Don is feeling better. What a magnificent couple…prayers for traveling

  5. Wow! This brought tears to my eyes.Thanks to you,Claudia, and to your friends who alerted you to the CBS segment.xo

    • Thanks Lynda, but he wasn’t talking about the movie. He was talking about the play I’m coaching. He’s starring in the play.

      Stay safe.

  7. I was just giddy when I heard him talk about you. I was like……,hey, I know her! Well I don’t exactly KNOW you but I feel like I do after reading your blog for many, many years. Congratulations all the well-deserved recognition!’

    • I just finished watching the interview. Congratulations on the recognition you so richly deserve.

    • I wasn’t able to look at the interview with Jim because it wasn’t made available in Canada, sigh. I think you were very instrumental in Jim’s success, Claudia. You knew him when…and you continue to be friends. That’s wonderful.

      Have a lovely Sunday although you’ll be working. Stay safe. Hugs, Elaine

      • You should be able to see it using the second link that I posted. I have several friends and readers in Canada and they’ll all been able to see it.

        Stay safe.

  8. yes so many people are not recognized for their work. The people who help the homeless, the soup kitchen workers, just so many that make this a better world.
    My husband and I were talking the other day about the sport figures and entertainers who make
    so much money and yet not make this a better world.
    I think of the two surgeons who helped me in a very difficult time and yet who would praise them except for their patients.
    I am sure we all have heroes in our lives.

  10. I saw it on the website….how nice to be so highly thought of by another person who seems so nice, talented, and thoughtful!

  11. I had no idea how lovely Jim Parsons is until I watched the interview. How nice to have a former student acknowledge his teacher in such a respectful and sincere way.
    It must be wonderful to be acknowledged by a student in such a public forum.
    Kudos to you!

  12. Hi, Claudia. I read you every day and was glad to get the alerts from other readers about the shout-out from actor Jim Parsons, so I watched his CBS interview on youtube yesterday and actually got a bit of the tear in my eye because he was so gracious, so nice and it was pretty thrilling to hear your name on the national program (I thought, ‘Hey, I know her!!). Congrats; so glad you got the recognition and that it brought you joy. Sending you best regards always.

    • been missing you around here.

      hope all’s well and easy for you and your loves!

      stay safe and well.

      kathy

        • thanks, vicki.

          i look forward to reading yours again. :)

          how are you? hopefully well, safe, happy.

          sending a hug (if okay with you),
          kathy

      • Thanks, Claudia. I love your ‘winter in the City’ puzzle. You’ve introduced me to some wonderful NYC puzzles, such as offerings from Galison and New York Puzzle Company (those New Yorker covers!).

  13. Thank you for including the links to the interview. It is so obvious that Jim has the utmost respect and love for you as a teacher and friend. Congratulations on the recognition. You deserve it!

  14. The relationship between you and Jim is the pinnacle of teaching. You enabled him to hone his craft, and he recognized and appreciated it. He is not only a wonderful actor, but also a special human being. What a tribute to you! Yeah, I might have gotten a bit misty-eyed too.

  15. I managed to find Jim’s interview on YouTube before you sent the link. His respect for you is so obvious and rightly so.

    P.S. Have seen the first two episodes of Babylon Berlin 4 as they’re being released as a weekly double-bill in the UK. It’s as shocking and brilliant as ever.

    Happy Saturday

    • Thank you, Dee Dee.

      I cannot wait until we can see Babylon Berlin here. I’m told it won’t be until next year.

      Stay safe.

  16. OMG, that is SUCH a sweet tribute to you! I’m tearing up! Of course I loved Jim Parsons as Sheldon (one of the few TV shows I have watched in recent memory) and he seemed like a nice guy there, but this seals it. He is a fine human being, and you, Claudia, are not only a fine human being but also apparently a damned fine dialect coach. Congratulations on being recognized as such!

  18. Wow is right!!! He not only said your name, he put it in context to his life! That is so special and absolutely lovely … and I have no idea why, but LOVELY is how it struck me! Thank you for sharing this, Claudia.

  19. You added the link to the Youtube so I was able to watch, too.
    AND it was subtitled, a bit spotty, but they actually got your name right!

  20. What a well-deserved shout out, Claudia! And so sincere on Jim Parson’s part, telling them there was someone he loved that he wanted to bring on board.
    As a Canadian, the Youtube version was unavailable to me but the second link worked perfectly. I got misty as well.

  21. Thank you for the link! How wonderful :) I have been fortunate enough to have had some truly incredible teachers and mentors – and I also stayed in touch with them long after I was in school. This recognition was lovely to hear. Frankly, I’m not sure it happens enough! In any case, it’s a beautiful and meaningful tribute to you and your work which I have no doubt that you deserve. Thank you again for sharing! And happy that your husband is feeling better. Someone in my family had the same reaction. But as we often say (as I’m sure you two would as well), consider the alternative. Stay well!

  22. I, too, had a new respect for Jim Parson’s decency and loyalty. His praise was true and well earned.

  23. Oh my Gosh! How exciting for you and your blog followers! Jim is SUCH a talent and now I know a wonderful person!

    I’m so happy for you!

  24. I can see why you are elated — I would be, too! I watched the interview and it was lovely. I hope all goes well for the show.

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