You may know of Norman Rockwell and his famous illustrations. I know him because he's from my "home state" of Massachusetts.
Recently I came to find out that there is another famous illustrator that was stepping on Rockwell's heels and he's here in Rock Hill, SC where I work. The Museum of York County has a few exhibits about him and his story. Vernon Grant was not just an accomplished illustrator but he also was a very involved person in this town. Without him Rock Hill would be another forgotten town in South Carolina and under the shadow of Charlotte.
The town also transform during Christmas time by using his illustrations of gnomes and Santas to decorate Christmasville in Rock Hill. Christmasville Rock Hill.
Here's a short version of his story....
and an outtake from a stand-up that might put you in the Christmas spirit or make you laugh a little more than usual.
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