Just so you know, after a show, when people come up to my friend and me and ask a question about my "dummy," he hides his head and turns away. I try to comfort him, then explain that he finds the term demeaning and cannot talk with them. He prefers to be called by his name, or as a "vent figure". If they say they are sorry, he brightens up and talks with them. Even after a show, we stay in character. The conversation often ends with a selfie, and sometimes, another booking. If your culture is different, no problem.

At 82, I'm still out doing gigs. I am booked now into next June. The parents of a 9-year-old girl who wants to learn ventriloquism have approached me. I have taught adults, but never a child. Any advice on how to get her started? Stories of my life on stage are in my Amazon book, "I'll puke in your pocket!" https://tinyurl.com/32hhxj66

Yes, April, as a boy I watched Senor Wences and Edgar Bergen. Howdy Doody was also part of my black and white TV experience. Thanks for the memories. At 82, I've been trying to retire, but I keep getting booked. Bob

In the midst of a show, a woman got up and ran out, visibly upset. Her husband came to me later and told me to be more careful, because as my Uncle Henry was looking around the audience, he looked her right in the eyes, and it freaked her out. And, because people have asked me why my puppet does not have a mic, I took care of that. Hello, from Edmonton, Alberta.

I’ve started using it for creating posters and flyers. Because it creates images based on me and my characters, I’m not “stealing” from anyone.