One of the advantages of age is that you can be more convincing in that
situation.
I'll provide a report. He was excellent in San Antonio this past March, but
some people thought age had caught up with him when he fumbled around at
certain points. That's part of the act, but even I had my doubts once or
twice. However, at the dinner later that night and into the wee hours of the
morning, and during the two hour visit my wife and I had with him the next
day he was sharp as a razor. I can offer three reasons: He has an exercise
regimen he follows every day no matter where he is. He's ninety-one years
old. He's a seasoned actor.
Kevin
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-----Original Message-----
From: AB E
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 6:33 PM
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Subject: Re: The Voice of Mark Twain
I'll be curious to know what you think of the performance. When I saw him
in New London, CT this past May it was a treat, but his age combined with
the delivery made people in the audience think he actually fell asleep
during the Grandfather's Old Ram speech.
Alex Effgen
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Fulton, Joe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Thanks, Kevin, for posting that link! I'd love to see any fellow Twainians
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> at the performance!
>
> Best, Joe Fulton
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> The voice of Mark Twain shall be heard in Texas in two weeks:
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> http://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/news.php?action=3D3Dstory&story=
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> 174434
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> Kevin
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> Mac Donnell Rare Books
> 9307 Glenlake Drive
> Austin TX 78730
> 512-345-4139
> Member: ABAA, ILAB
> *************************
> You may browse our books at:
> www.macdonnellrarebooks.com<http://www.macdonnellrarebooks.com>
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