"Gerald Ross" wrote in message
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Charlie Self wrote:
Leon,

Have you ever seen him in person, doing a presentation? He seems pretty
good on TV to me, but in person he's a lot better.


In Japan, a person like that (such as a traditional sword maker) are
designated a "National Treasure".

Haven't watched him much, but I gotta give him credit for his enthusiasm.
That's got to count for something in holding the interest of some viewers
that otherwise would have a borderline interest in hand tools. He's got
about 10x the personality of Norm. (on television, at least; can't speak
from any personal meetings).

As far as cuts, scrapes and dings, I'm just a part-time hobbyist, and I get
my share of cuts. Doesn't seem to me to be an indication of Underhill being
a klutz.