Someone mentioned whether or not I got paid when I do my presentations. I
usually ask for the very nominal donation of $25 and then I give that to our
food bank at our church. I also donate 100% of the price of my books to our
food pantry too. We serve between 300-400 families every week. Many times
I present for free if the groups do not have funds. Just to clarify too
that I do not consider myself to be a tribute artist in any shape or form.
I always begin my talks by saying that I am in no way pretending to be
Barney Fife nor will I try to act like him. I simply wear the uniform as a
way to make my presentations a bit more interesting and to pay tribute to
Don Knotts for the fine actor that he was. I have the highest regard and
respect for all those Mayberry tribute artists out there. What a remarkable
job they do keeping Mayberry alive and well for all of us. I enjoyed that
news clip the other day so much. Having never met any of the artists in the
flesh it is always great to be able to see clips of them.
Thank you to all of you who emailed me regarding my talk that I am going to
give at my school reunion. So many of you mentioned that Guy Doud has
influenced you as well.
Ken Anderson
2906 May Street
Eau Claire WI 54701
715-839-8470
[email protected]
www.mayberryreflections.com
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