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John Shaver Reflects on His Younger Years

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John Shaver in his bookstore on Whitesburg Dr.

What was your favorite breakfast cereal?:

Wheaties-but I was never asked to be pictured on the box!

What was your favorite Saturday morning show? :

No TV-I was outside doing boy things

What did you do after school or on weekends?:

Mess around. (real descriptive, John!)

Who was your hero or role model?:

Hopalong Cassidy.

What did you want to be when you grew up?:

Frankie Avalon. (?)

Did you have a crush on a celebrity?:

Annette Funnicello (explains previous answer!)

Who was your favorite music group?:

Kingston Trio(original group only)

In high school, what was your reputation or nickname?:

Mr. Peabody(from the Rocky and Bullwinkle show--don't tell anybody. (oops...sorry!)

What is your favorite classic TV show?:

Spin and Marty (Mickey Mouse Club)

If you could, what would be the one thing you'd change about your childhood?:

I'd be Frankie Avalon-see answers to questions 5 and 6.

John Shaver is currently surrounded by stacks and stacks of books in his local bookstore on Whitesburg Drive, when he's not out surfing on his surfboard trying to impress Annette Funnicello!

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