So I'm standing in the food line at the airport in New Orleans. My brother had a flight going out so he got a table and I got the coffee. Some guy in line starts talking to me and says he's with Lawrence Welk. I didn't see Mr. Welk so the guy pointed him out and sure enough there he was. I told the guy to give him my regards and to tell him I had the same birth date, but 40 yrs younger. The guy told me to tell him myself but like you I did not want to bother him.
I got the coffee and sat down with my brother and pointed out Mr. Welk to him. As we're sitting there, I decided to go introduce myself and let him know how much he was appreciated. Mr. Welk insisted that I sit down so I did and we had a short conversation. He told me if he ever had a concert in my vicinity to let him know and he would have me on stage as his 40 year younger twin. Sadly it never happened.
Just to let you know about another great star that was extremely nice. RIP Mr. Welk and we'll meet again.
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