No, I'm not writing because I need a statue repaired, THANKFULLY!
I was writing to tell you how impressed, and touched I was seeing the
beautiful work you did on the Louis Armstrong statues on your site.
My love for Louis started as a 9 year old trumpet student and today as a
59 year old it's still strong.
I saw my statue in a shop window on a trip to Chicago in 1980. As a
struggling college student I could barely afford it...I think it was
like 50-60 bucks?
I thought it was kind of cheesy but it was the best I could do...Louis
statues weren't exactly available. Anywhere.
Imagine my surprise a year later when I saw one in of all places, Louis
Armstrong's home! My father, (who turned me on to Louis) and I called on
his widow in Queens. Lucille was gracious enough to let us in and we
spent a few hours with her. There, on the piano was a statue just like
mine! If I remember correctly, the company sent one to her and she had
it on display.
Anyway, just wanted to share my story.
Jack
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