In this hilarious and though-provoking memoir, David Browning tells us how he came to be one of the top tribute artists performing today. His character of the ‘Mayberry Deputy’ is a stage adaptation of Don Knotts’ famous television character, Barney Fife. David Browning has performed in thousands of shows for over thirty years. He makes the character his own using improvisation to create unique audience interaction. In addition to side splitting stories of haps and mis-haps, Browning captures us with his journey of becoming an actor. He grew up in a family of eight where nothing came easy, including his emotional growth. Thanks to an insightful teacher who knew where his strengths lay, he found his path. We come to see the life of a touring performer. The art is alive and well but obscured by electronic media. Nonetheless, the great tradition of live stage shows begun by Gus Van Zandt at the turn of the 19th century has continued to thrive in America. Browning is one of those rare artists whose love for his audience drives his ambition.… (más)
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