Have you ever written a fan letter? I did back in 1973 when I was know as Janet Nagley, I had just finished reading an autobiography by Norman Rockwell. I was so impressed with his life story, that I was inspired to write him. I really wanted to visit him. I guess after reading his book, I felt like I knew him. What can I say, I was young.
So I wrote him a nice letter and mailed it to Norman Rockwell, Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Guss what? He wrote me back! Do you want to know what he wrote?
Jan. 9, 1073
Dear Mrs. Nagley:
Thank you kind letter and the nice things you said about my work.
Because my schedule is so crowded, I have had to make a rulenot to have visitors at my studio. I know this sounds inhospitable, and I am really sorry, but I just have to stay at my easel without interruption.
Should you decide to come to Stockbridge, and wish to go there, there is a permanent exhibit of my orginals at the Old Corner House here.
I do appreciateyour interest in writing.
Sincerely yours,
(and he signed it) Norman Rockwell
I have kept this letter these many years and over the years I have felt differently about it. At first, I was trilled, then I thought I was a little silly for writing such a letter in the first place. Now I think it was very cool of him to write back at all, kind of sweet.
Well, that's my story, I hope you liked it and maybe you will write a fan letter of your own. Cheers, Janet
