Talked with another old showbiz friend yesterday, Les from Iowa. In the words and philosophy of the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, architect extraordinaire, (Google him), "Less is more." And in terms of Les from Iowa, Les is more.
Les is one of those unique guys that I would classify a "Renaissance" man. He knows lots about lots, and is generous with his time and knowledge.
In terms of showbiz and carnivals, Les has probably forgotten more than I will ever know. I saw the Girl To Gorilla Illusion at the New York State fair for the first time on his recommendation. He can turn a tip with the best of them and leave them wanting more.
I think I met him at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles, IL, 20 years ago. If memory serves, he was selling eyeglass cleaner and I was selling slicer-dicers. I was talking with a rancher who had 100 head of cattle, but thought there were only 99 until Les told him to round them up.
The Philly Home Show is going well, and there's only four more days. These nine day shows can really tire you out...
Les is one of those unique guys that I would classify a "Renaissance" man. He knows lots about lots, and is generous with his time and knowledge.
In terms of showbiz and carnivals, Les has probably forgotten more than I will ever know. I saw the Girl To Gorilla Illusion at the New York State fair for the first time on his recommendation. He can turn a tip with the best of them and leave them wanting more.
I think I met him at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles, IL, 20 years ago. If memory serves, he was selling eyeglass cleaner and I was selling slicer-dicers. I was talking with a rancher who had 100 head of cattle, but thought there were only 99 until Les told him to round them up.
The Philly Home Show is going well, and there's only four more days. These nine day shows can really tire you out...
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