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This is one of the most treasured things in my life and I'm happy to
share it with you. During a photo session for a newspaper spread, Rockwell was asked to write me a check for my modeling duties. He wrote a check for $8000 complete
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 The truth is that I never made $8000 as a model. That
check was a joke. I was usually paid $5 or $10 for a particularly long session. Either way, that was a lot of money for a country kid in the 1950's. At that age I couldn't even comprehend
$8000. |
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Now we're talking! A good old Wing Ding
thick shake made fresh at the local drug store (remember when drug stores had ice cream counters?) This was my favorite part of the whole modeling experience. It was even better than
the money which, by the way, was always deposited into my savings account. It helped get me through college. |
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took the time to sit and talk with me about school and sports and life in general. In addition to his monumental talent, Norman Rockwell was a good man. He recognized and painted the
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Scotty Ingram Collector's Club
email: scotty@rockwellclub.com
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