[Leica] As tory from long ago as a rookie.

[Richard Man]

Great story!



On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:34 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi Crew,
> I'm working on a new book project, here's a story being considered:  It
> hasn't been officially edited yet.
>
> C&C appreciated. thanks.
>
> Tentative story title??? 1 or 2?......................
>
> 1/ "A ROOKIE RE-ACTION."
>
> 2/ "DON'T BE AFRAID."
>
> Ottawa -- One of my first news assignments was to photograph Prime Minister
> Louis St. Laurent when he officially opened an art gallery show.
>
> "Wow, how do I address the Prime Minister?  Am I allowed to speak to him?
> What do I call him? Sir? Mr. St. Laurent? Prime Minister?"
>
> You have to appreciate it wasn't like the media circus of to-day.  The
> Prime Minister was opening an art gallery and I was the only photographer.
>
> When I explained my concerns to his Executive Assistant, (yes you could
> talk to them in those days) that I had never been this close to a Prime
> Minister before and what should I do, his response was, " don't worry
> everything will be fine."
>
> Much to my embarrassment he told the Prime Minister, (Uncle Louis as he was
> affectionately known) came over and asked me what I would like him to do.
>
> Just try and imagine the Prime Minister of Canada asking you, what would
> you like him to do?  In reflection, there were good old times!
>
> I was in a state of shock as I tried to explain;  "if he didn't mind would
> he stand with the artist by the paintings and may I take two pictures?"
> This sounds very simplistic today, but let me assure you I was a basket
> case. Oh yes and I was using a "4X5 Speed Graphic and flash bulb!"
>
> After I had made my second exposure and indicated I was finished  he came
> over to me, thanked me and hoped I had a good picture. He gave me the best
> advice I have ever received from a politician, " don't be afraid of us, we
> are people like yourself!"
>
> THEY WERE IN THOSE DAYS!
>
> (Thank you Prime Minister, wherever you are?)
>
>
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