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Have you ever made out at the agency?
He said: All the time. Everywhere.
What’s the best/worst part of working together?
She said: I am so glad we finally work together. I just love it. I know what he thinks just by looking at his face, and that makes life easier. The worst, having to make him work over the weekend.
He said: Best and worst — working together.
Is there anything that your spouse does at work that gets on your nerves or embarrasses you?
He said: Yes, but I can't say or I am a dead man.
What tagline sums up your relationship?
He said: Did we ever have Pepsi? Because it would have to be: Be young, have fun, drink Pepsi. But change Pepsi to Coke. And change young to old. And change fun to burritos.
Have you ever made out in the agency?
She said: P1 garage.
He said: Which agency? We've worked at two together. And let's just say one of them had to buy a new conference room table.
Does your spouse critique your wardrobe before work?
She said: Ha…….
He said: She lays out my outfit every morning, so that would really be a self-critique.
Any special plans tonight?
She said: Valentine's Day isn't our favorite holiday, and traditionally we opt for the anti-Valentine's Day dinner and go to a diner. We haven't found our favorite diner in Richmond yet.
He said: I made special plans to call her around 7:00 and whisper sweetly, I won't be home for a while, gotta work.
How’d you meet?
She Said: We did meet at work, just not here. We met at VCU. I hadn’t really noticed Matt until one day he stood up to help me move a heavy computer. When I realized he was taller than me I vowed to take a closer look.
He Said: We met at work but not here. She was my supervisor at the VCU new-student registration program. I came off the elevator and she was sitting there in a sweater that showed off her managerial talents. I also liked how tall she was. I'd always dated short girls and I liked that she didn't have to stand on a coffee table to look me in the eye. She was intimidating, though. Very authoritative and take-charge. Took me a month to get up the nerve to ask her out.
If you had an all-agency wedding party, who would be in it?
He Said: Mike Hughes would marry us because his sermon would be eloquent and awe-inspiring. My best man would be Greg Cassidy because he knows strippers and can keep a secret.
Any special Valentine's Day plans? Fancy dinner or conference calls?
She said: How did you know? Of course we can’t plan a dinner out — someone may have to work late. I did buy some steaks which can be grilled at 6:30 pm or 10:30 pm. Whenever we get home.
He said: We thought we'd start with a late night at work followed by a nice quiet drive home around midnight. Then maybe feed the cat before bed.
Any advice for coworkers considering an intra-office romance?
She said: This is hard because I would strongly advise against it. But it’s the smartest thing I’ve done.
How long did you keep your relationship under wraps?
He said: I think John Adams knew we were dating before we did. Not that he was snooping around or anything. That’s not his thing. But he knew early, I think thanks to Kristen’s boss at the time. Once he knew, it really took any pressure off to be secretive, so that was smooth sailing.
Which harder is harder, advertising or marriage?
She said: Advertising by a long shot. Jed never complains that my emails aren't clever enough. If I suggest we paint a wall blue, he doesn't point out that another couple already has a blue wall and therefore "owns" the color blue. And the best part, he never asks me to say things with more of a smile.
He said: Advertising is way harder. At home, there are only 2 people we have to make happy, and both of us are rooting for that outcome. As for advertising? Let’s just say it’s way more than 2, and, even if we love each other (in the non-marrying way), it’s harder to get over the hump.
Any special Valentine’s Day plans?
She said: Jed will be flying back from a meeting that night, so I'm anticipating a call around 8 p.m. from the Atlanta airport, letting me know that he missed his connection and won't be in until the next morning. At which point, I will turn on Lifetime's Hit Series "Dance Moms," and let Huck the Dog up on the couch with me.
Does your husband/wife critique your wardrobe choices before work?
He said: Yes. Luckily most of our conversations are supportive and constructive. I have to acknowledge Kristen has really helped me move the ball down the field, fashion-wise. But we did not get there overnight. It’s been the result of little decisions day in, day out. Every damn day.
Does any Martin Agency character share the same traits as your spouse?
He said: Terri is a lot like the Gecko in that she looks good naked.
Have you ever made out in the office?
He said: Yes. I have always had access to all the back rooms and secret places. That's all I'm going to (allowed) to say.
She said: Ummmmmmm. Yep! Well, actually, it was at the North Allen location. Tom Layman caught us kissing in the A/V booth! Ha! We also stole kisses in the elevator.
Anything else you’d like to share:
She said: Our marriage has been amazing (almost 23 years now) and we're the best team. We had to be in order to survive and be friends at the end of the day. Having four kids ages five and younger (twins included) made life very busy for a very long time. In fact, it is still very busy. Thank goodness Jim was and still is my support, my best friend and comforter.
He said: Terri LOVES fart jokes. She gets tears in her eyes from laughing so hard at this clip.
Who's better at his/her job?
He said: Currently Julie is chief assistant to Elliott Peel, our boss and child. Previously assistant to our other boss, JNo. Not sure which is more challenging but I'm sure either is harder than mine. I draw pictures all day.
What tagline from a Martin Agency client, past or present, best sums up your relationship?
He said: Virginia is for lovers, innit!
Which is harder, marriage or advertising?
He said: Advertising. It's like you are married to a whole bunch of people.
Does your spouse ever critique your wardrobe choices before work?
I often ask things like, "Can I wear cowboy boots with this" and "is this too creased to wear" (which the reply is nearly always yes). Julie needs such affirmations.
Other than your Julia, who's your work crush?
Hmm, I have a bit of a crush on Todd Hippensteel's finely tuned beard.