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

[Nathan Wajsman]

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On 14 Aug 2014, at 19:52, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ted:
> 
> I could read your stories all day and never get tired of them!  Bring them
> on!
> 
> Tina
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:34 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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