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Conan Taping Show - 24 Feb 2015

Dreams and Imaginations always comes true! Just hope those optimistic ones not the unpleasant.

To be part of the audiences in a live taping talkshow is one of my aims. To be a celebrity invited in a talkshow has been in my imagination lately. And of course, acting as a talkshow host always haunts me whenever my creativity is at peak.

Conan was elegantly hilarious presenting his opinions and interviewing his guests. It was comfortable throughout the show. The only one that stressed me was I was afraid I might drop something or cough and destroy the recording. If I heard correctly, I could clearly hear my laughter and tsskk tsskkk when I watched the show on TV. So, basically it was quite sensitive, I guess.

By the way, I did not know initially that we can obtain free ticket for this show. I had no plans to go to Burbank for this trip. I tried to search for NYC live shows like Jimmy Kimmel etc, however there are no tickets. When I found that Conan show has seats about three months before the show, I booked it immediately.

I arrived at Warner Bros Studio Gate around 9-9.30am. Sigi, my limo driver suggested to come earlier in case of traffic jam between Long Beach to Burbank. So, I was early than planned and ended up the 4th person in the queue. About 11am-12pm, after we checked in, we dispersed for lunch. Tips: Remember that one could not enter the other studios before the shows. So, if you need to have lunch you have to walk or drive to the cafes/restaurants outside the studios area. I made a friend with Andres who was actually infront of me in the queue and we ended up walking half hour to Warner Bros gift shop where there is a Starbucks for public. We did not have any Starbucks though and ended up trying a burger at Not-A-Burger Stand. By that time we bought our lunch, we had to walk and eat to be on-time at the grouping area at Gate 8. We had around 2 hours before grouping back at Gate 8 area.

We were then escorted to the studio where Conan show is aired. Everything went smoothly. The staffs were very organised in the arrangements and liaising with one another from the studio and from where we were. They were approachable and friendly even the security guards. It was a very nice environment and comfortable.

Before the show, Andres and I found out that we could snap pictures. It is prohibited only when the show starts. It was an unforgettable memorable experience when the music starts and the host communicate with us before Conan appears. Then Conan's show sidekick, Andy was so like one step away from me when he delivered the announcement to start the show. Everything were right infront of me and was still like a dream. One of the best moments was when Conan looked at our side during one of the breaks and signalling to us with his thumbs up checking whether everything was good. The guy beside me responded, though I was panicked, I followed what he did. I did not want to embarrass myself in case Conan was actually signalling at others.

There were a comedian and two guests, and guess what? One of the celebrity guests they interviewed was Victoria Justice! Yes, I know! I have been watching Victorious series in repeat mode for 4-5 times and now I saw her live! Yes, it was unexpected! She is elegant and beautiful. During the commercial, Andres witnessed how I had been trying to signal to her and waved at her but she did not notice. Then...then listen... when the show ended, and while walking towards the curtain to backstage, out of a sudden, she faced towards my side, I believe it was to me exactly. She waved happily and enthusiastically towards me. OMG! YES I was not dreaming and it was true. It was just me (I hope so) cos those sitting behind me and both my sides were guys. I don't think those guys watched Victorious and they don't seem excited much like I did. Yeah apart from her gorgeousness that they were screaming at, but other than that, I was the one screaming VICTORIAAA... I think so, cos Andres don't watch the show. Can't blame them. Victorious are targeted for teens and kids. Sorie guys!

Do check out this taping show if you guys have any opportunities. It will be a memorable one!
The sky and views were beautiful and blue at Burbank. Take pictures!

PS: There were many hot and gorgeous people in Burbank. Seriously. Both the men and women. They were quite approachable too. I saw many hunky guys with gorgeous hairs and body. There were many hot ladies too and there was this sweet one who smiled at me and I melted.