He Wants to Talk with Me!

Phrase without warning
out of the blue
What would you do if out of the blue you got a call saying Elon Musk would like to speak with you? See Tim's reaction...
Phrase to begin talking with someone on the telephone
get on the phone
"Hi Tim - Thanks for taking the time to get on the phone. I work with Elon Musk. He likes ‘Wait But Why’ and was wondering if you'd ever be interested in writing about what's going on in some of the industries he's involved in."
Adjective to be greatly surprised
flabbergasted
Tim was flabbergasted! He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
Phrase a polite way to ask someone to do something for you're
I'm sure you're very busy
"I'm sure you're very busy, but if you have any interest in doing something like this, Elon would like to set up a time to get on the phone to discuss."
Phrase become separated from reality and not be able to functionally normally
started to become unhinged
Tim started to become unhinged. How could the amazing genius, Elon Musk, want him to write for him!
Phrase allow oneself to think calmly and clearly in a demanding situation
gather his wits
"But I totally understand if you're—" Tim knew he had gather his wits fast and respond to this woman.
Phrase regain control over one's emotions and begin to think or act appropriately
pulled himself together
He quickly pulled himself together, thinking hard about what he would say.
Noun the state or feeling calm and in control of oneself
composure
Ten more seconds and he'd regain composure. Almost ready to talk...
Phrase to talk on the phone and focus on the task that the call is about
do a call
“Sorry, I dropped my phone. Yes, I think I can make that work. Hm let me look at my schedule. Oh, okay, I'm free to do a call anytime between midnight and the next midnight any day in the future while I'm living.“
Phrase said as a closing to indicate that they are happy next steps are in place
make something work
“Great! I'm sure we can make something work.” (Oh boy 👦)