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Last night for the last time, Lloyd Robertson closed the CTV National News with "that's the kind of day it's been." His sign-off has been sending Canadians to bed for decades so imagine the pressure in trying to find a line with the same kind of staying power. I revealed my anxiety to Lloyd the other day and as always, he reassured me. It took him seven years,juicy couture he said, to find a catch phrase that felt right. Phew. I've got time and I need some time, to get the feel of the chair, before putting my own mark on it. I've received hundreds of emails, tweets and letters from friends and viewers offering up suggestions -- some serious contenders and others, just plain hilarious -- "Stay Classy Canada" was from one viewer, obviously channeling Ron Burgundy! I've love reading the ideas and hope you'll keep sending them. I'm very excited about the new job and I'll tell you right now, I owe a lot of it to Lloyd. He's been a mentor and a friend for years and I will miss his guidance and constant presence. Fortunately, he'll still be working at W5 so we'll have plenty of opportunities to trade tales over coffee in CTV's cafeteria, the Niner Diner (remember when it was Channel 9?) Lloyd and I actually traded offices today -- he's now in mine on the second floor which btw has a great window, even if it does overlook the 401. I've moved into his old office just off the 'pit' as we affectionately call the National newsroom. No view but plenty of vision. See you Monday night.
