The Things that Come Out

Things not to say in a phone interview:

"I am so excited about this opportunity.  It's really tickling my interest buttons."

Nailed it Foxy.  Nailed it. You have the job.  But only because you used the words "tickling" and "buttons" in the same sentence.

Take Aways
1) Ask if you can do a writing interview vs. a phone interview - next time