I spoke to Margaret AtwoodFollow

For those who have no idea who she is.

Honestly, I thought it could not possibly be her. I work in a call center, and when she first called in, she seemed like any other person. I recognized her voice and her name instantly, but thought that I had to be mistaken. Ms. Atwood would not call in herself. She would not try to follow instructions to verify her own equipment. She's Margaret ******* Atwood, famous author, playwright, activist, feminist, Order of Canada holder... She doesn't do such things!

And yet, she does. She was just a person, no airs, no demands. She was perfectly willing to follow my instructions, without complaint. Both her and her partner Mr. Gibson could not have been more amazing examples of how anyone, celebrity or not, should act towards everyone they encounter.

Daily, I get people who aren't worth a plug nickel, who are not famous, who aren't wealthy, who shamefully demand and rage at me. Yet this person who one would expect should be pulling some ego trip acted with the utmost kindness and professionalism.

Just had to share!

Yea, I know, I likely care more than it matters, but still, it was really shocking. We do have Donald Sutherland as a client as well, but it's his caretakers that calls in. There's a few others, but she is one of the largest stars (at least in my opinion, but then I am biased for authors anyway) we have currently.

Should have asked her if she writes sci-fi.

Talking to famous authors is fun!