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Bill Porter (1932-)

Known for his conviction and perseverence. This is a man who would not give up.

Bill Porter with friend Shelly Brady

"Sometimes the true heroes in our lives are those people who inspire us not with their superhuman accomplishments but simply by their refusal to give up in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and the dignity in which they go about their lives. Bill Porter is one of those heroes."

A quote from an interview with William H. Macy.

Q: You also don't want to make people feel sorry for him.

A: There's nothing to feel sorry for. The guy got up every day. He went to work. I've seen lots of interviews with Bill where people want to know why. Why did he do it? He gets a sort of queer look on his face and says, "What choice did I have? Were you going to pay my rent? Were you going to cook dinner for me? I had to go to work. I was earning a living. What's the big deal?" Bill Porter is a remarkable man. I think there are millions of remarkable men and women who, against some formidable odds, get up everyday and go to work. You never hear about them. I've always been attracted to stories that talk about the ordinary Joe who, without thanks and without fanfare, does his job.

Below is a TV-Guide photo of Bill. This is probably the best picture I've seen.

The official Bill Porter web site.

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An excert from his friend Shelly Brady, the author of the book, Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter.

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