Derek,
I never could keep him on the phone long enough to find out why, and looks like he must have left strict instructions with his family members because since his death they have refused to sell anything signed by him.
Giovanni
Charles Osgood was a lot like Smyres in that he refused autograph requests , Nick Polly was the same way. They could both be downright NASTY at times
BUT ....both Osgood and Polly could sometimes be "tricked" into signing by sending a letter or a parcel certified mail restricted delivery and they would sign for it to see what it was
Smyres on the other hand could NOT be tricked
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