[quote=Kaga]
Well it would've been boring to just say "I almost fainted but I got on TV". I like detail. Plus I figured my satisfaction with the whole thing and my reasoning behind that satisfaction would make more sense if I thoroughly explained my struggles.
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with that in mind it could have been "I almost fainted, but persevered and I got on TV" i dont think anyone would disrespect you or empathize any less