19 Nov, 2010 01:00 AM
THEY'RE the hottest tickets in Australia and one lucky Griffith mum has got her hands on them.
Local woman Cassandra Rowland has become the envy of women all over Australia after scoring two precious tickets to the filming of Oprah's Australian show.
A fan of the TV talk show queen for years, Mrs Rowland had made it her lifelong ambition to see the show filmed but when Oprah announced her retirement the local mum thought her one wish would always remain a distant dream.
"When she announced her last season I thought 'that's it, I'll never be able to get to Chicago to see her now'. Even when she announced an Australian show I didn't think I'd be lucky enough to get it," Mrs Rowland said. "I actually only figured out how to apply just in time, and then my computer died every time I tried but I finally got through."
But even when she got the confirmation through that the golden ticket was hers, it took Mrs Rowland a long time to realise what she was seeing was real.
"My sister rang me on the Monday morning to say she hadn't got it and I thought I had no chance so I didn't check it until late that night but when I saw it I had to get my daughter to read it to me five times to make sure it was true," the lucky lady said. "I have never won anything before ever. I was so excited."
While some might think Oprah is just another talk show host and not understand all the fuss surrounding her upcoming trip down under, Mrs Rowland said it's the hope and belief the infamous woman inspires in her audience that keep people hanging on her every word.
"I used to watch her every day before I moved to Griffith, I never missed an episode," she said. "She's just generous and kind and she encourages everybody. No matter how despairing someone's life is she makes them see the good and helps them turn it around. 'Live your best life' as, she says."
But while Mrs Rowland is just happy to be going to see Oprah in person, she's still got her fingers crossed that the woman renowned for extravagant giveaways will be feeling extra generous during her special Australian shows.
"I'm hoping for a car," she said. "Our car's nearly dead so we would love a new one but even to see her will be great."
The trip to Sydney comes at a very convenient time for the Griffith mum as she and her sister, who will be accompanying Mrs Rowland to the Oprah show, had tickets to see the Eagles concert at the same time. This added bonus will extend her holiday in the city from one week to two.
Local woman Cassandra Rowland has become the envy of women all over Australia after scoring two precious tickets to the filming of Oprah's Australian show.
A fan of the TV talk show queen for years, Mrs Rowland had made it her lifelong ambition to see the show filmed but when Oprah announced her retirement the local mum thought her one wish would always remain a distant dream.
"When she announced her last season I thought 'that's it, I'll never be able to get to Chicago to see her now'. Even when she announced an Australian show I didn't think I'd be lucky enough to get it," Mrs Rowland said. "I actually only figured out how to apply just in time, and then my computer died every time I tried but I finally got through."
But even when she got the confirmation through that the golden ticket was hers, it took Mrs Rowland a long time to realise what she was seeing was real.
"My sister rang me on the Monday morning to say she hadn't got it and I thought I had no chance so I didn't check it until late that night but when I saw it I had to get my daughter to read it to me five times to make sure it was true," the lucky lady said. "I have never won anything before ever. I was so excited."
While some might think Oprah is just another talk show host and not understand all the fuss surrounding her upcoming trip down under, Mrs Rowland said it's the hope and belief the infamous woman inspires in her audience that keep people hanging on her every word.
"I used to watch her every day before I moved to Griffith, I never missed an episode," she said. "She's just generous and kind and she encourages everybody. No matter how despairing someone's life is she makes them see the good and helps them turn it around. 'Live your best life' as, she says."
But while Mrs Rowland is just happy to be going to see Oprah in person, she's still got her fingers crossed that the woman renowned for extravagant giveaways will be feeling extra generous during her special Australian shows.
"I'm hoping for a car," she said. "Our car's nearly dead so we would love a new one but even to see her will be great."
The trip to Sydney comes at a very convenient time for the Griffith mum as she and her sister, who will be accompanying Mrs Rowland to the Oprah show, had tickets to see the Eagles concert at the same time. This added bonus will extend her holiday in the city from one week to two.
oh you lucky duck you! I want to see lots of photos on here! so nice to meet you and your gorgeous girls yesterday!!!
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