Early in my career I was often in the spotlight, either promoting the products I designed or as a spokesman for Truevision, the company I co-founded. I have long since been happy to make my contributions to the places I work from behind the scenes. Today I was back in front of the camera, filming footage which will be used to create online marketing materials for two of iRobot’s soon to be introduced new products. I arrived on set at the appointed hour and was directed first to the “hair and makeup” artist. There was not much for her to work with. Maya would have been rolling on the floor to watch as makeup was applied to my head, face and lips and my eyebrows were glued into submission. I have encouraged her to shun makeup in favor of her natural beauty. Filming was done in our boardroom using a two camera setup, one head on and the other on a sliding track from a profile angle. I read my script from a teleprompter which was paced by the woman pictured here and did my best to respond to the Director’s request for more “excitement” in my delivery. Eventually the expression of the Producer who was monitoring the live video feeds changed from dire concern to mild satisfaction. It is very likely that much or all of my footage will wind up on the cutting room floor. I think it is highly probable, however, that several outtakes will be used to embarrass me at some point in the future.