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

[Ted Grant]

Hi Lluis,
thank you very much.

cheers,
ted

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From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Lluis Ripoll
Sent: August-15-14 10:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [Leica] As tory from long ago as a rookie.

Hi Ted,

Very nice story, and nice and different project!.

About your question, I prefer the second Title “DON’T BE AFFRAID”, at lest
for me I understand better and on the other hand it match with the story
very well.

All the best for your project!

Cheers! 
Lluis



El 15/08/2014, a las 00:34, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> escribió:

> 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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