Appalachian Man interview-Lehman

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Lehman, a ninety year old man from Leslie County, Kentucky.

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[danbell]

That hot dog dinner event has bothered this man his entire life. He’s 91 yrs old. Bless his heart.

[emilyhoward]

so happy to call him my uncle!! he is truly an amazing man and he has many more amazing stories to tell! he has a heart of gold

[ricinphx]

I really wanted to see his 225 year old estate. He sounded very proud of it.

[browneyedgirl]

He looks amazing for his age. I would have guessed that he was in his 70’s

[dianad]

So glad you’re interviewing this type of Appalachians too. Not all poor people are drug addicts. This man is full of dignity and wisdom.

[emmyandper]

I want to hangout at his 225 year old house and listen to more stories about his 90 year and 2 month old life! Extraordinary man!

[traecummings]

Salt of the earth. No bull shit. His mind is still sharper than some young people i know. I can listen to these stories all day. Its true America History.

[tilly]

The hotdog story broke my heart, how heartless to leave a small boy that’s worked his ass off hungry and thirsty. To eat with his son a huge meal and not share. The boy trying to be the man of the house to help his mom and his own family treat him like a slave. He was paid 25 cents for a 12 hour days work. His uncle the reason his mother lost her son at 13 to the army. Just terrible. What a lovely man he is. I could talk to him all day.

[bigdogpete]

He really wants to take you over there to that 225 year old house. Those are roots you can see and feel. You must understand where they come from to appreciate where they are. They have overcome. Such an indomitable human spirit.

[Livngdedgurl]

Did anyone else feel that this man truly appreciated telling his story? He seemed so grateful at the end to have someone listening.

[Chief]

Did anyone else want to see the house he grew up in?

[vvc_]

He's 90 years old and 2 months, what an outstanding young man. He's so sweet and patient, so respectful and grateful. I smiled the whole interview. 💝

[kaycollins]

This man is such a sweet soul, he takes pride in himself, he is clean and nicely dressed, he seems happy and mountains are his home.he is definitely a survivor!!!

[sherriberrypatterson]

My dad's first cousin. Yes. My dad grew up like this, too. He is mentioned in this video, Ed Wilson.

[jenna]

I love how hospitable and welcoming Appalachian folk are to Mark, making him feel right at home.

[donovanhowardmusic]

Caught a bus to Indiana at 13 . Most kids that age today can’t spell bus. This was when men were men. True grit!

[honeygummy]

His voice and body seem so much younger than 90. He seems like a very sweet man, I hope he's blessed with many more years and good memories to come. I hate that he had to deal with such a selfish uncle as a kid.

[sarahkreitzer]

This is my mammaws brother and I love my uncle Lehman

[Igotsbeans]

Did not expect this guy to say he was almost 92. Hard work and home cooking really is the fountain of youth

[rgfrantz]

Impression of him is that he's strong, clean, quick minded, and well-spoken. I hope I fair as well at 92.