I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.

You just have to hope that they'll grant you an interview.

We're starting to push the envelope in terms of the expectations, and you can also have your own style, personality and sense of humor, because now we're allowed to.

So I plan to prepare thoroughly and have several outfits waiting in the wings in case of inclement weather.

And that Michael Irvin would care more about his wardrobe than I would?

My mom died when I was 8.

I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.