I’m reading Gawker on my iPhone while waiting for the dentist. You can imagine my surprise to see my mug on it! My acceptance speech and Thank You note to JL.

I am honored JL has taken the time out of his busy schedule to build (as opposed to dilute) my brand. With his Internet street cred in my corner, I’m sure to be a success. Thanks so much JL for your constant support. As you seem to be in the good graces of Nick Denton, maybe you could help me schedule the dinner. I’m such a nobody that he only has time to have his bloggers post about me. Not even a one line email to say no. Darn it, I really wanted to meet the one and only, and I’m not going to lie, give him a chance to see the real me (aside from my JA sidekick role). Any and all help in terms of continuing to grow my brand (I would have never guessed a stache, but obviously your marketing brilliance surpasses mine) and getting a Denton date would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Mary