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About 3 years ago I had the pleasure of waiting in line at a Menard's Store opening in St. Paul, MN to meet Norm Abrams and get his autograph. The time for him to leave was 7PM. As I was next to see him his "people" cut me off saying it was 7 and Norm was done. Norm looked at me and asked, "how many more in line?" I counted about a dozen patient men and their families. Norm looked at his "people" and stated, "We will not disappoint any of these folks!" and stretched out his hand to shake that of the man in front of me as he had already gotten Norm's autograph. As I approached I asked him if I could ask a question and as he signed my new hammer he suggested he answer it after he was done in the interest of the people behind me. When he was done he came to me before I could get to him. He had sat and signed and chatted for over 4 hours without a break. "What's your question?" he asked. "How 'bout I ask it after you get a chance to go to the bathroom and get something to wet your whistle?" I said. He laughed and running off he said "Thanks, stay here, I'll be right back!" Come back he did much to the displeasure of his watch checking "people". On his return I simply said "right tilt or left tilt?". He laughed again, said he wished he had both and loyfully spoke with me for 10 or 15 minutes about table saws and the virtues of left and right tilt. Is he talented and inspirational? Certainly! Is he easy to watch every Saturday 'morn? Of course! What I will remember is his Humility, Kindness, and Integrity. These are qualities that truly measure a man! God Bless you and yours Mr. Abrams. Enjoy your boating time and Thank You for your Character!