New Chapter Musings

Well, this is it.. my last day at Attack of the Show! Even my desk is all packed up (except for all the crap I didn't want to pack up which is still sitting in a dusty pile for the next victim to inherit).

I've been getting a ton of questions about my depature from G4, my marriage, my world tour, stuff like that. So I thought I'd address a few of your FAQs here.

Q: I understand you're getting married, but why leave the show too? Why can't you have both?

A: Now that Brendan and I are officially growing up and beginning the rest of our lives together, our priorities are changing, too. Going on a world trip is an opportunity most people never have, so we consider ourselves part of a small, very lucky tribe. Obviously, when you go away for over a year, TV goes on without you. And that's ok. I'm proud to be choosing personal enrichment over a paycheck for a little while. Life's for livin!

Q: Where will you go?

A: We're going to be trekking through over 20 different countries. The first six months are already set in stone. We're planning out the second six as I type! When that's finalized, I'll post the details here.

Q: How will you keep in touch with your fans?

A: It starts here at "sarah. word." Which will be going through a facelift very soon, btw. I'm really stoked to experiment with a variety of media as a way to keep in touch with you, whether it be travel tales, photos, video, even podcasting. Some of this stuff will be completely new to me (I believe I've been quoted as saying I'd never start a podcast.. whoopsie), and some techniques will undoubtedly prove more successful than others. It'll be an ongoing project and learning experiment, and a challenge I'm thrilled to take on!

Q: Will you miss Kevin Pereira?

A: Yeah. Kevin is a good friend of mine. I really love that guy, and I thank him for being the best damn co-host ever. I also have no doubt he and I will keep in touch, so I refuse to say goodbye to him. :)

A special shout-out to the folks at AOTS and X-Play (gotta represent the OGs), and everyone in makeup, wardrobe, in the control room, and on the studio floor. These are the people who worked hard every day to make my job look easy. Thanks for the memories, amigos.

Anyway, Brendan's my last AOTS is just a couple hours away, so I better go eat some cake. I'm pretty sure the studio crew members have bets riding on whether or not I'm gonna cry. Tune in for all the fun!

Peace!
-sarah

Comments

[Jason A]

Damn Sarah you and Brendan must have a lot of flyer miles to go to 20 countries

[Brandon D]

Im sure you got tons of these but im going to miss you and Brendan a whole lot. I almost cried at the end of the show. I'll chew a piece of gum everyday becasue im going miss Brendan as well. Hope you have tons of fun on your trip and good luck to you and Brendan.

Best of luck,Brandon D

[Jason]

man i'm totally depressed i wont see sarah on tee vee anymore. someone save me

[Kellen]

Been a fan for quite some time, AOTS will not be the same without the two of you. I cannot blame you for taking an opportunity like this and I know everything will work out fine (the two of you looked so happy on the coach Thursday.) If in 18 months you come back, we'll welcome you back with open arms, and if not, well I hope you have an enjoyable marriage for many many years,

Best regards

Kellen

[Ryo]

not to rain on you parade but...couldn't you do better then Brendan? I mean he comes off as being a real jerk on the show and I think you could do better

[Josh]

Congrats to both you and Brendan on starting a new chapter in your lives. It won't be the same watching AOTS when I tune in every day at 4 p.m. and not see the two of you. Nobody will ever be able to fill your guys' shoes. I wish you and Brendan the best of luck and many years of happiness. I can only hope that after your world tour, the two of you can make a few guest appearances back on the show.

[Josh]

Congratulations Sarah And Brendan, hope u guys have a wonderful life together, u know have a kid etc. U know Sarah When u guys come back home, u two should go on Attack Of The Show and suprise everyone. G4 will never be same again and whoever replaces u cant replace u. AOTS will never be the same also

Your info on the Feed helped me out it was funny, Live at E3 , 06 is nothing now, GPHORIA is now nothing with out u

Brendans Skits were hillarious and u know what u 2 in general saved my life. i was always depressed so i watch AOTS or SS and i laugh cuz u 2 made me laugh.

Hope U two have a wonderful safe protected future

Honestly when i found out u 2 were leaving i was in tears, Periera has talent but u back it up with smarts and funninest. ALL THE ATOS G4 FANS WILL MISS YOU SARAH LANE-MORAN WE LUV U

Take care keep in touch with ur friends and ur fans

Josh

[Roger Benningfield]

Ah, the tragedy of never again hearing "It's Brendan Moraaaaan's Book Club." Or watching Sarah struggle to defend yet another week's adorably, amusingly lame Gems.

You guys are great at what you do, and I hope you find a way to keep doing it. Best wishes.

Oh, and Sarah? My wife says to tell you that landing Brendan is quite the coup. Bravo, applause, etc.

[Christopher]

Congrads Sarah!!!! Im gonna miss watching you d tell us the feed on tv...and then make some joke about steve jobs evrey day lol. Oh and btw......i had no idea u were 30 ....you look like your 22.

[Tom]

Much of what I wanted to say has been said, so I'll keep it short and simply say - Good Luck to the both of you for everything you do in the future. Look after each other and enjoy every moment of your adventure together.

It's safe to say - we miss you already!

[Clint]

Thanks for Everything Sarah, Good luck, and You'll always be the true co-host of AOTS, And good luck with Brendan! Make some Babies!

[Zombie]

Aww... sarah :(

I swear, i almost cried at the end of the show. After your world trip, you should come back and visit the set (if it doesn't fall apart without you :P)!I do hope that you and Brendan do well! and as the guy above me said... MAKE SOME BABIES! good luck sarah

[Protection]

Don't have sex, or else you might get pregnant and have to give up your tour. At least use protection.Seacrest out.

[Alex]

have fun but dont get drunk at the reception because brendan will probably already be drunk and then nobody will be able to drive home but no offense to brendan hes awesomeand dont get drunk on the balloon either you might fall off and die and we would all mourn your death forever and dont go to iraq or you might get shotyay lol have a good time

[Alex]

ok mister protecion she can do what she wants but please dont tell us about it

love,Alex

[eddie]

hav fun with Brendan on ur trip and i hope everything goes as plan

u should stop by the show after a while

[dontlooknow]

Man... I did cry at the end of the show but i hope you have a nice life outside of AOTS. I wish you and Brendan the best.

[Alex]

sorry about that last post sarah i wasnt trying to be nasty

[Ronald]

Drats! Double Drats!

I love watching AOTS with you in it Sarah :(

This is all your fault Brendan, you swine!

But hey, so long as you guys are happy. Enjoy and thanks for all the fish, the fun and good times.



Ron

[Tyler R]

Hey Sarah, been watching since the Screen Savers and was always nice to watch you and you are very beautiful. You will be missed a lot. Now i regret for missing a lot of episodes of AOTS. Take care and good luck to you and Brendan.

[Erik]

This is sad news. My jaw hit the floor Thursday when I found out you two were leaving. Losing one of the cutest ladies on television, period, hurts just a little more every time I realize I won't get to see you Mon-Thur anymore. First Katie Couric moving to late night and now you gone completely :( . As a fellow Chicago (Elk Grove Village) guy it was nice to see someone my generation on television. I always enjoyed your wit and melancholy attitude. Both of you enjoy your future plans, not many people get to do what your about to, so enjoy every second of it. Have fun, we'll all miss you.

[sb]

good luck!!! will miss you on the show!!! you were the best part about AotS!!!

[Mickey G]

First LEO,Patrick,The Rose and now Sarah.Enjoy your new life and road tour and maybe you will join us up in Canada like Leo has.

[wwwhank]

mistake

[David]

Now's the time to say goodbye to all our company, M-I-C (see you real soon) K-E-Y (why, because we like you) M-O-U-S-E...

Good luck with everything, Sarah, we'll miss you...

[Henry Shea]

Hey (despite the fact that im straight) I'dve married Brendan too. What a honeymoon.... travelling the world. Best of luck to you

[Tony Wang]

Hi Sarahvery sad to hear you're leaving the show :(There's just one thing..more like a correction.For The Feed you did last week. about Nissan Skyline. Its Skyline not SkylineRSorry it just bugs be cuz I'm a car guy and everytime I see that segment playing, I cry a lil inside -.-;;

Tony Wang

[JB]

this is exactly why brendan moran is the freakin' man! Congrats Sarah and Brendan! Here's to you and the rest of your life! Best of luck and all those other cliches.JB

[Geekluv]

I must admit I haven't been much of a fan of AOTS since sometime last year...but I was reading this post and got so very excited for you both!! The future sounds absolutely amazing for you, thanks for sharing it with us :)

[Chris]

sarah why did u leave krose :(???

[DEREK]

WHT SARAH PROMISED TO MARRY ME!!!!!









NOOOO!OOOOO!O!O!O!O!O!OO!O!!OO!!O!O

[MDLovejoy]

First the Fat Boys break up, now this...

Okay, at first I was all hurt n piss'd n stuff when I heard you were leaving...but now that I know why I understand and I'm soooooo happy for you and Brendan! As a newlywed myself I can tell you that it's tons better than you think it's gonna be. Enjoy it!!!!! You two get to do the whole world! That's great! Hopefully you two will be back on TV again sometime, but until then good luck on that ride off into the sunset.

P.S. - You're still cuter than the new girl...lol

- MD

[Matt S]

Well it justs show how many people you have touched, just look at this turn out. You really have touched everyone that is a fan of the show and you will be missed. You are one of a dying breed, a beautiful nerd(not really nerd just really knowldgeable and intelligent) Keep working hard becasue we can tell from all of the effort you have put into the show. Thanks for more than most of can even say but most of all thanks for alwatys making us smile!!! Good luck with everything, you wont need it though, rock on!!!!!!

[chippy105]

NOOO! Now AOTS feels empty. Why couldn't you stay? The Feed and The Gems of the Internet aren't right. They just aren't special any more. I'll miss.

[chippy105]

Well have a good marriage. hope you dont get your heart broken. I'll miss

[Snuh]

Yargh! I can't believe that both of you are gone from AOTS. I probably won't be watching it anymore because you were a major reason why I tuned in. Good luck with everything!

[ShadowWalker]

ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrooooooooooowwwll i leave watching G4 for a week and you leave....well i have to admit I will miss you and Kevin's witty snaps about eachother i know they were scripted...but hey it was still funn i hope you have a great marriage with Brendan and I know he'll see this so I've got to say hes a damn lucky man!

Shadow

[Keith]

Sarah, I can truly say I will miss watching you every night. I thought you and Kevin complemented each other prefectly. But, I am glad for you and Brendan, so best of luck to you. (BTW, Olivia's OK, but you'll never be replaced).

Have loads of fun on your trip Sarah!

[Keith]

Sarah, I can truly say I will miss watching you every night. I thought you and Kevin complemented each other prefectly. But, I am glad for you and Brendan, so best of luck to you. (BTW, Olivia's OK, but you'll never be replaced).

Have loads of fun on your trip Sarah!

[Pheesh]

Woah, this was a shock to turn on AOTS and see some other hottie next to KP.

What a shame you are leaving, SL.

I'm so confused though, I thought you and Kevin Rose were dating, and now you are marrying that douche brendan moran? That guy is annoying.

You played it off well, I had no idea you two were an item, that sundance sketch comes to mind, where you were throwing snowballs at each other or whatever.

Still, it's fun to make blind guesses about your personal life and wonder why you dumped KR for the dude with the annoying voice pitch altering thing going on.

Happy world travels, and can I borrow some money?

antifungal@gmail.com

[Eric]

Im glad your finally leaving G4. I think you should have left with the TSS crew or even later with K-rose. Not that i dont like you, i just dont like G4. Your the only reason i watched AOTS. Anyways, I hope all goes well with you and Brendan. Your lucky to find someone you can spend the rest of your life with. I hope this isnt the last we see you on TV. Now maybe you can do episodes of TWIT with leo and the gang.

[Ryan]

I haven't seen AOTS in awhile and just heard that you aren't going ot host anymore.WHY?!?!?! You were the best thing about the show! The Feed just won't be the same.

[Shahruz]

I'm sad to see you go. I looked forward to seeing you on tv every weekday and couldn't wait for all your segments. The feed, after the feed random dances/etc, chat questions with your answers. I'm really going to miss that like everyone else. I am however very happy that you promised not to forget about your fanboys and will keep in touch on your website. Awesome! I'm a big fan of both you and Brendan and wish you guys a wonderful marriage. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us! Have an excellent time on your "world tour". Good to see that Brendan was the one to finance it . lol. Hope we'll see you in some capacity on tv as well when you return.

take care =)

[Donald Culshaw]

Congrats, I thought it was all show with you and Brendan. I watch the 2am show all the time at work for my lunch break. They better keep it sarahs jems of the internet. Well good luck in your adventures. Your fans will miss you and so will I. Brendan is a lucky guy.Peace outDonald J Culshaw

[coby]

I can't believe it. I've been gone for while. I moved. Now Sarah is leaving? Oh the humanity. Well, being from Alabama, I think it's just sweet as it can be. I mean yall are doing what I always secretly dreamed of. I mean the travel thing. And in spite of what all I've read people say about Mr. Moran...I've always liked him. I mean he brought a little testosterone to the program. So I'm tickled for yall. Now I'll be checking in from time to time so keep me updated. Yall be careful. Take some of them water cleaning tablets and your collection of REM cds. Congratulations. Treat her right now Mr. Moran. Lest you have a gaggle of nerds stoning you with old playstation controllers. If yall need a slightly hillbilly porter, but one damn handy with a hoe (gardening kind), just holler. I can lop the head off a snake before the sucker can coil up. Never know what kind of critters you'll run in to. Do they let you take hoes on airplanes? Anyhow...Yall take care now,Coby

[MICKEY G]

Not even out the door and they forget THE LUSH!!!

[Kyle]

Man, what I miss when I've been working a ton and haven't been keeping up with the show and now you are leaving. This really sucks. You were the best on that show and now when I watch its going to feel empty. Nobody can do the feed better than you and they will always stand in your shadow. Good luck with your dreams and have a blast on your adventure. You will always be missed and hope that its not an end to your television career. Maybe you could join the cast of 24. You would make a awesome CTU Tech. Best of Luck and stay safe.

Kyle

[The Nowhere Man]

Do you think you'll ever stop by as a guest star on AOTS in the future?

[Kyle]

I sure hope you end up on TV somewhere else, and I'm telling you now that I'll never watch AOTS again, you were basically the only reason I still watched AOTS/SS after Kevin (Rose) left :|

[Thomas Hendershott]

I Love You Sarah I watch every day just for you....ok and Kevin is awsome will you go to E3 this year???