Well, I wasn't expecting this: I asked Shari Elliker before our talk this morning on WBAL-AM what was on her mind and she said: David Cook's brother.
If you haven't clicked the story on the Ticker, here it is. Adam Cook, who's 11 years David's senior, has a diagnosis of advanced brain cancer, and by several accounts it is having a profound effect on David's already emotional journey to the top of "American Idol."
There was concern that Adam would never make the trip from Terre Haute to L.A. to see his brother live in person, a privilege I think we'd all jump on no matter how jaded we were. But an extraordinary effort to scare up Learjet time and a private nurse got Adam on the plane, and he'll be in person tonight.
As anyone who's read my leukemia diaries knows, I have great sympathy for anyone who can't get on a plane because of their medical condition. Whether it's to seek the best possible care — or just have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Hollywood — private air travel sure comes in handy in such moments.
So that's your setup for my conversation with Shari on WBAL. Apologies for the poppiness.
