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Show Star Profile/By Gloria Paternostro Glen Campbell: The Man Behind the Easy Manner “Forget the bland image. Don't underestimate this man, don’t be misled by = his easygoing charm. If you don’t like him, don’t pretend that you do —you’re not fooling him one bit. He knows whoyouare” Anyone who has come away from a Glen Campbell interview unaware of the bright mind lurking behind that innocent country manner just hasn’t been listening. Few articles about him stress his versatility; many sound condescending. Whoreally is the man behind the mild, pleasant, modest image? Sadly, the people who most admire his talent are seldom the ones to interview him. But I do—and I did. After all, who was better equipped? I know his work, have watched him mature, observed his stage presence and boughthis records. I’m a dyedin-the-wool Glen Campbell fan whose dream cametrue when I got a chance to interview Glen for FAMILY WEEKLY. WhenI entered his suite at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, I found him suffering from the flu. Barefoot, clad in blue pajamas, his hair disheveled, he sat forlornly in an armchair, drinking mineral water. After a glum “Howdy,” he clambered to his feet for the introductions. His manner,atfirst, was wary, even little disgruntled. I read that he was “a bear”in the mornings, and he lookedit. Butafter I expressed concern for his health and assured him I knew it was miserable to be sick away from home, he seemed to sense that I understood. Glen Campbell is everything I thought he'd be. Forget the bland image. Don’t underestimate this man, don't be misled by his easygoing charm. If you don’t like him, don’t pretend you do—you're not fooling him one bit. He knows who youare. When I asked if stardom had changed him, he said, “No,” but added, “people’s attitudes toward me have chaaged. Before, people who wouldn't listen to me—now they want advice! They wouldn’t laugh at my jokes before—nowit’s ‘ha ha ha’ with a slap on the back.” A dangerousnote creptinto the soft, melodiousvoice. “But you weedthose out.” And when he reads an articie putting him down, simply because he’s a country boy, does he resent it? His reply impressed me. “No. I kinda feel sorry for the person whowrites it.” There wasa steelyglint in his eyes as he continued, “If you don’t know— you don’t know.” First and foremost, Glen is a musician. When I convinced him I appreciated his talent and was thoroughly familiar with his work, his last reserve melted. After seeing the barrier crum- ble, I believe I was treated to a rare glimpse of the-real man. He repaid my interest with snatches of impromptu song, voice “sound effects,” table-thumping, and even a demonstration of his three-octave range, only slighly diminished by his flu. He says “Wichita Lineman” is his favorite recording but couldn’t help adding, “Actually, my favorite current record is ‘If You Could Read My Mind’ by Gordon Lightfoot. “If I had my choice, I'd be in some jazz joint playing my guitar with a little three-piece combo.” So he does, as suspected, prefer guitar playing to singing? “Oh, yes. I never sit around and sing!” The amazing thing about Glen Campbell is that he can make a flawless hit record, then improve on it in front of a live audience with those extra high notesof his. I said so. “I rarely do a song the same way twice, though you’re the first one that’s ever picked that up. You must have a good ear to notice that. I just throw it in—it’s the same arrangement. Yes, it is better. I sing better in front of a live audience.” Glen inherited his moral fiber from his family, all devoted Aman’s wig for a man’s world! The minute you getit... it’s readyto wear. ’ DERRICK Slips on in seconds—stays on ail day. Nothing new to learn—if you can put on a hat vou can put on this wig—easily, perfectly. Lookslike real hair—feels like real hair—no onecan tell. Already trained to stay in place (without hairdressings) Lookslike your ‘hair was just combed” all day—every day. 100% modacrylic fiber that’s easier to care for than your own hair. Your new good looks guaranteed or your money back in 10 days—no questions asked—you be the judge. Comesin 10 “natural’’ colors—Black, Very Dark Brown, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Light Brown, Dark Blonde, Medium Blonde, Slightly Gray with Dark Brown, Mostly Gray with Dark Brown, Temple Gray with Dark Brown. Madebyskilled craftsmen in Hong Kong/ Taiwan to give you these extraordinary values. Modacrylic fiber made in U.S.A. Amal1 Dept. FW7 | Neptune, N.J. 07753 | Please send me_____wigs at $19.95 each. If am | notsatisfied | mayreturn the wig in 10 days and get | | back the money | paid forit. 1 Specially pricedat $4995 each “ You save $20 | Wig name Wig name colo | So ONOa SE | | G !enclose full amount $—_ | Bateaeceae| \ N.J. residents add 5% sales tax. | Name | Address __ pee: —I | Citys i (volo ooSeae ee| |