While making my weekly Burger King visit (if you haven’t heard, it’s become a Monday “thing” for me), this sweet lady came over to say hello. Since I seek attention for a living, I am always flattered when someone recognizes me and knows my name.
Jeanette Liles
Her name is Jeanette Liles. When she figured out who I was, she apologized for interrupting me as I stared at the bright big-screen menu. “I’m sorry,” she said. “I’ve been staring at you, and you’re David Carroll, aren’t you?”
I owned up to it, and she said, “I know you get tired of people stopping and talking to you when you’re in public, but I’m 85 years old, and this may be my one chance in a lifetime to tell you how much I appreciate you, and how I love to watch you on TV.”
Jeanette, the pleasure is all mine. You made my day. Your kindness and sincerity reminded me never to take this job lightly. It is an honor and a privilege to be invited into your home each day. I hope I see you again, because once in a lifetime is not enough to be in the presence of someone so special.
Hi David,
Jeanette has been a friend of mine for too many years to count! I am one year older than she. She truly is a very special lady. Please let her know I saw this picture. Thanks for posting.
Betty Galloway
David is receptive to all who meet him – he’s just a sweet and kind southern gentleman – we are lucky to have him !
Miss Nette has been my neighbor for almost 40 years (my entire life). She is a grandmother to me. I love her dearly!
David, I do not know you, but I am so happy that Jeanette got to meet you. She is a very special friend to me. We grew up together and then each of us went out separate ways and after 67 years we have reconnected. What a joy it has been. I noticed this was when she was 85 years of age when you met her, and now she is 89. When we reconnected, it wasn’t as though it had been 67 years since our last conversation, we just picked up immediately where we were then. Remarkable, I would say. She is truly my dear friend.
Are you still with WRCB-TV? I’m sorry I do not get to see you each day. I am a long time resident of Auburn, Alabama.
yes, I’m still here! Give Jeannette my love. David