'Jeopardy!' behind the scenes: 7 things I learned auditioning for America's favorite quiz show

A "Jeopardy!" audition begins with a hug. I learn this after arriving in a basement conference room of the Westin hotel Sunday morning (several minutes late, thanks to the hideous parking situation in Georgetown). I run into the room and come face to face with about 20 people, all dressed much more nicely than I am.