This week for Burning Questions, I decided to pick the brain of one of Fairfield University’s favorite people, Patti Covino, better known as the the Mail Lady.
‘ We have all heard her say ‘Good morning!’ with enthusiasm or thank us happily for showing her our StagCards, but what really is Patti all about?’ Despite her urging that she is ‘not really that interesting,’ The Mirror sat down with her in an exclusive interview.
1. When did you start working here at Fairfield University?
‘ September 19, 1990
2.’ And how long have you been in the mail industry?
Well, 18 years.
3. Hmm, makes sense. When would you say that you started saying you’re trademark phrase of ‘Thanks, (insert student name here)’?
(Laughs) Well, I guess it was on my very first day.
4. How many times do you think you say that per day?
Oh jeeze (laughs), I’m not sure.
5. If you had to guess?
Well, I guess as many times as needed.
6. Fair enough. What’s the strangest name that you’ve had to say ‘thanks’ to?
‘ (Laughs) I’ve had some strange ones. If I can’t pronounce it, I’ll ask them to. Then’ I’ll tell them I’ll try my best next time.
7. What is the dumbest question a student has ever asked you?
Oh, there are no dumb questions. They just don’t know often times.
8. Do you have a preference for either Fed-Ex or UPS?
There are a lot of carriers we deal with, and I really like them all.
9. If you had to tell the students of Fairfield University one thing, what would it be?
I guess it would be just to always have your slips and IDs. Oh, and to not lose the slips either.’
10. Thank you for your time, Patti.’ As a final question, who would you say is your favorite reporter from The Mirror?
Well, I don’t really know any of them.
But you do now.
Then I guess it would have to be you!
Thanks, Patti.
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