Monday, December 29, 2008

Reindeer


This week I pinned down Santa's reindeer for an interview as they were making their rounds. Seven of the eight reindeer are subscribers to this newsletter and voraciously read our work every week to help improve themselves.

Please give these VIPs your undivided attention as they lay out their philosophies of success, their thoughts on the holidays and their suggestions to you in this exclusive interview!
- Ben

How do you define success?
Dasher: I define success as executing a good prank on Santa. He is getting old, so it is becoming easier and easier. I also think that success is doing what you want to do every single day.

If you could snap your fingers and create anything, what would it be?
Dancer: I would create an electrically run sled for Santa Clause. You would think in the days of YouTube and Google that we would be able to do something like this.

What is the next step for you now that the holiday season is coming to a close?
Prancer: First we are all going to get some garbage plates (for you Western New Yorkers). After that we are headed to Hawaii.

Where is Rudolph right now?
Vixen: We pushed him out of his harness over the Gulf of Mexico.

There have been rumors circulating in the media, including an article in the New York Times last week that you have been using antler extenders. Is this true?
Comet: No comment.

If one would like to join your ranks, what would be required?
Cupid: Well first if anyone reading wants to join, they have to submit an application. If you email my assistant at Bulinda@cupid-the-reindeer.com she can set you up with an application. After that you will have to go through an intense 6 week reindeer boot camp program. If an applicant passes that, they are basically in.

What is your favorite quote?
Donder: "And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." - Dr. Seuss

What is some of the most inspirational and informative literature you have ever read?
Blitzen: First and foremost, it would be Bigger Impact Weekly. You guys do a great job. Secondly, I would have to say I've been getting a lot out of the Oprah Book Club recently.

What piece of advice would you give to our readers?
Dasher: I would advise them to make a list and send it to Santa right now for the 2009 holiday season. It takes the elves a long time to process the lists and sometimes there are errors made with late lists.