A Lovely Lady Will Play on ESPN

sjm

sjm

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Only a few weeks ago, I posted:

sjm said:
Don't sell yourself short, Melissa. You are a good looking lady. You have always been one of my favorites and I've seen many of your matches over the years and delighted in your achievements. You play an exciting, aggressive style, of pool, and carry yourself with an air of quiet condfidence that is both visible and attractive.

As the third highest ranked American born player (only Monica and Jeanette are presently ranked higher), you are very much part of the nucleus of American pool excellence.

You played some great pool in Peoria, Melissa, and if you play that same kind of pool in the upcoming WPBA events, we on the forum may be tuning in to watch you on ESPN real soon. Now that's a day to live for! Good luck.
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Your reply was:

Melissa Herndon said:
First, thank you so much for everything. Your support and encouragement has really been inspirational.

Second, I really wasn't intending to sell myself short. I do see a pretty girl when I look in the mirror. (That isn't ego...it is just what I see. Others may not agree....but I like my face.) I was simply stating a fact....which is, I am not shaped like Jenn Barretta. I couldn't be shaped like that even if I worked my butt off (literally) for the rest of my life. It doesn't phase me though...I am very comfortable in my own skin. In truth, the average American female is represented by girls like me...not the cover girls and bikini models out there. So, when I go into the arena, I know I am role model...for the young players...or just young people in general. I want to be the example of a person who is content and happy with who they are...even if they don't conform to the ideals of society.

Third, I truly hope that I will get to play in the TV rounds soon...for all of you!
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Well, let's pick it up where we left off, Melissa. You have delivered big-time. Congratulations on your performace at the US Open.

As the thread title indicates, a lovely lady will play on ESPN. Her name is Melissa Herndon, and I just can't wait to see her play on TV.
 
sjm said:
As the thread title indicates, a lovely lady will play on ESPN. Her name is Melissa Herndon, and I just can't wait to see her play on TV.
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Tap, Tap, Tap.

I hope ESPN doesn't make us wait 6 months to see this match.
I can't wait.

Great finish, Melissa. :D :D :D
 
Like I said the day after I met Melissa in Peoria, she is a beautiful lady, a hell of a pool player, and one the nicest people you will ever meet.

As soon as I got to work this morning I checked the brackets and you can't imagine how happy I am for you.

I posted on Sarah's forum Saturday that it looked like you were on a roll. I've seen you play in that fashion as you blazed thru your Saturday matches in Peoria.

I knew you could do it. Congratulations.

Next round is on Melissa. Woo-hoo !! :D
 
Congratulations Melissa,

You have done a fine job and I am sure it is just beginning. We'll keep rooting for you and Sarah. However, when you and Sarah meet up, we hope it is on the no-loss side. Get the good rolls.

Jerry
 
GREAT JOB MEL!!!!!. you should come up n nov. with dave to play in the 1pocket open, and hang out with me...:)
 
WAY TO GO Melissa. We can't wait to see the t.v. match. We all hope you finish just a little bit higher next tournament. Best wishes.
 
Congratulations Melissa! It was a real pleasure to watch you play...you have great talent and energy and a super charisma that really projects a super positive image for this great game. This is just the beginning of many more to come!
 
To all my AZbilliards friends -

Your support and friendship has meant the world to me! It has really been a pleasure getting to meet many of you over the past months...and I am looking forward to meeting the rest of you sometime soon!

The road to TV has been long and hard and frustrating - and I thank you all for the words of wisdom, the support, and the patience that you have all displayed while waiting for me to "get there". As the player, it has been torturous for me to get to 5th place several times and just miss that TV round. For my friends, it has been just as tough because they see my disappointment and they empathize. So, let the celebration begin! Even though I lost my TV round - I am happy because I made it there and I did it in my own way with my own style!

As I mentioned in another post, I did not play my best in the TV match, but I had a great time anyway. Hopefully people will just have fun watching me play even though I lost. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience...and I think that will show through to TV viewers. I would especially like to mention the wonderful Albuquerque fans....who were completely and totally on my side throughout the entire match. They cheered for me so hard and loud that I was almost embarrassed....I felt I let them down!

I am looking forward to working more on my game....onwards and upwards! I promise that I will not make you all wait another 2 years for my 2nd TV appearance!!!

All my best -

Melissa
 
Melissa,

Congratulations again on an excellent finish...you took down some awesome players, and played some great pool. I hope the way you played felt as good as it looked!

Jenn
 
Hey Melissa, I just want you to know that you are awesome. I'm so happy for you. It is good to see that the recent happiness in your life is showing in your pool game. The whole world finally gets to see what a beautiful and wonderful person you are inside and out. You will have to fill me in on how it feels to finally make it to the T.V. rounds.

Congrats, we all know you definitely deserve it.

Sarah
 
sarahrousey said:
Hey Melissa, I just want you to know that you are awesome. I'm so happy for you. It is good to see that the recent happiness in your life is showing in your pool game. The whole world finally gets to see what a beautiful and wonderful person you are inside and out. You will have to fill me in on how it feels to finally make it to the T.V. rounds.

Congrats, we all know you definitely deserve it.

Sarah
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Sarah - Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know I think you are completely awesome as well....I know I have made that clear on these forums a number of times. (It's a good thing we are friends....otherwise all this "mushy" stuff might just get on my nerves....LOL).

And I am not going to tell you anything about being on TV. That is something that you will experience for yourself very soon (I have faith!)...and when you do get there, I don't want you to have any expectations...because no matter what happens, win or lose, it is something you will never forget! So, hurry up and make that TV round...then we can compare notes!!!!

See you soon -

Love - Melissa
 
JennBarretta said:
Melissa,

Congratulations again on an excellent finish...you took down some awesome players, and played some great pool. I hope the way you played felt as good as it looked!

Jenn
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J-Bar,

Thank you so much! Everything was very exciting this weekend....from the photo shoot...to beating Allison...to playing on TV for the first time! I just hope that I didn't embarrass myself too badly on my TV debut....but even if I did, it doesn't really matter because I had such a good time!

Thanks for your well wishes and friendship! Hope to see you make your first TV round soon too!

All the Best - Mel
 
Congratulations Melissa from all your fans North of the border (there's more than you might think ;) ) Can you give us some insight to what it's like playing on TV? Were you nervous? Are the TV lights as hot as everyone says they are? It must have felt so good to have all your hard work finally pay off.


Good things really do happen to good people.
 
Amazing! Is all I have to say. From what I remeber you were a visious pool player in the house of billiards all the time then you wind up on TV. Very much congratz. I am wonding if Mike is still around ya, he was a great player.
 
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