I couldn’t make this up if I wanted to. Shortly after firing off my sniveling email where I begged for a ticket like a groveling fanboy, this showed up in my inbox:
I stared at it for a couple seconds, trying to decide whether I was hallucinating, or if this was some cruel joke being played on me by some co-workers. Finally, I summoned the strength. Mouse. Click. Scan.
For the visually impaired, it reads: “Sorry, but we are really sold out. Steve”.
Even though it was probably his executive assistant desperately trying to churn out responses to the 200 similar requests received that day before clocking out for the day, I kinda feel special. Shot down by the man himself. Kinda.
Anyway, I’m now scouring eBay, craiglist, and the heavens for a sign.
Hi Eli,
I sent a request to Mr. Jobs as well. If he gives me a ticket I’ll mail it to you.
Paul
it’s probably a 50/50 shot at it being a direct response. Executive Relations handles most of the requests, but he does also answer the emails that he finds interesting.
the real question is: was canceling your trip to nepal worth a one liner from the man himself?
@paul - thank you so much. it turns out I found a ticket, but I really appreciate your kindness. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up with a ticket too!
@mikee - I highly doubt it was him, although deep down I’m willing to tell myself otherwise. And yes, cancelling the trip to Nepal was worth WWDC, especially because it now looks like I’m going to Senegal and Mali instead!
I believe it was Steve.