it was an entry level $75k/year reporting position for which going to harvard, getting a fulbright, writing TWO books and getting an essay into a best american anthology did not qualify me... i just want some dang health insurance!
I am sorry you thought this was a waste of your time. We appreciated you taking the time chat with us and your background is impressive. I am (and will continue to be) a huge fan of your work. There will be more opportunities for someone as talented as you, of that I am sure.