My fellow Americans:

It's official. I will be on the Voice of Arizona show on KPHX 1480 this Saturday at 10am. Apparently it doesn't take much to receive an invitation - you sign up to post at voiceofarizona.com and you're automatically invited. It's like being asked to go look at a timeshare, or getting a letter from Ed McMahon. But to me, it is a privilege nonetheless. I am proud to participate in any small way to Air America Phoenix because the people at this station are truly dedicated to what they believe in, and their mission is critically important (especially in an election year). And where else will you be given a mike to tell people . . . a sizable audience . . . how you think? If that isn't giving time to the little guy - as William would say, the average Joe - then I don't know what is. I don't think you should pass on that opportunity because you're worried you may say something stupid. That being said, I sure hope I don't say anything stupid.

So on Saturday morning I step from behind the keyboard and the upside-down telephone receiver; and like Katherine Harris, I'm going to put it ALL on the line. The best part is, because it's radio, I don't even need the boobs. I would appreciate it however, being my debut performance, that the phones are ringing. William, you wanted to talk to me about the issues? Give me a call. AA, if you are anywhere near a phone during your camping trip this weekend, try to call in. I'll do the same for you. Indie, don't leave with all the marbles. Call me! June, rhyme a little tune for me, please. Antichrist, if you're not out partying with Courtney Love the night before and can get out of bed by 10am, pick up the f*&kin' phone! That goes for all the rest of you.

If all goes well, maybe they'll invite me back - next time (next week?) with AA in a no holds barred, point-counterpoint, Jane you ignorant slut, format.