As Scanner Bryan noted earlier today, Oscar nominations were annouced this morning. So I caught up with my friend, Amy Ryan, via telephone exactly sixteen seconds after she received a nod for her amazing supporting role in “Gone Baby Gone”. I’d been trying forever to get in touch with her—and with all the pre-Oscar buzz and her Golden Globe nomination, I was extremely lucky to get through.
Unfortunately for me, her phone was ringing off the hook, but I did manage to get a couple words in.
BOBBY: How do you feel, Amy?! You must be freaking out right now?
AMY: Big time… Yeah, can I put you on hold for a second? That’s my publicist.
BOBBY: Sure, no problem. I can only imagine that your phone must be ringing off the hook and you need to take other calls- (she clicks over) … Amy? Amy, are you still there?
Five minutes pass
AMY: Sorry about that. My phone is ringing off the hook-
BOBBY: That’s exactly what I said! So Amy, what are you gonna wear to the-
AMY: Oh, shoot. Can you hold for just a sec? That’s my manager.
BOBBY: Absolutely. If there’s one thing I’m good at; it’s waiting. Once in high school I waited five hours for White Snake tickets- FIVE HOURS! (she clicks over) … Amy? I’ll just… um, wait here for…
Five seconds later
AMY: Bobby?
BOBBY: YES! I’m here! So, who are you taking to the Oscars? Do you have-
AMY: Can I call you back? Geez, I’m sorry Bobby. I know this sounds weird but that’s someone from another blog that I promised an interview with.
BOBBY: Of course… Don’t be silly. I know, this is my first blog post and all-
AMY: Super! Call ya back in an hour! Bye!
So, it’s been four hours and still no call from Amy. I guess she’s busy thinking about what she’s going to say to me. I’ll keep you posted.
(ED NOTE: This is about as real as "The Hill's," but Bobby really is friends with Amy. And she really is too busy to talk to him.)