As a child lion tamer, my life was fraught with fear and excitement all rolled into one. I had that job with Barnum before he met Bailey as we toured Nebraska and Kansas fairgrounds and revival tent meetings.My next job was a Calvin Kline underwear model for kids until that darn Brooke Shields showed up at 13 and showed the world that kids don't need to wear underwear. Then as a freckled faced boy with blonde eyes and blue hair, I was a spokesman for Clearasil. (see first hint of acne). I grew weary of the long hours and decided to become an artist with a flair for the absurd. This photo was taken of me by the famous photographer Vincent La Juan Perrie in 1970. I often think about my life and reflect on all the changes that have come along. Girls, dope, friends, motorcycles and hot and cold pressed art board, god, it's a wonder I can think at all. When asked about my past I simply smile and say, "I wonder if fish ever get tired of eating seafood?"
That first shot there shows Vance in his early motivational speaking career. Vance was often called on to speak at the Lions Club, Ladies Auxiliary, and International Narco-terrorist organizations.
ReplyDeleteWhen it was discovered that Vance was, in fact, NOT a midget, and only knew seven words, the engagements lessened until, at age 14, he was reduced to giving anti-drug talks with his penis-puppet, Liz.
DON'T MAKE ME SHOW LIZ! Rick was jealous of my young career and always tried to drag me down, even though we didn't know each other and lived thousands of miles apart. I guess thats what made everything so special when we did meet, we already liked and hated each other at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny stuff, I don't care who you are.
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