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Lester Nafzger met Joe Frank when both were attending the Iowa Writers Workshop, and he has been involved in several of Joe's radio programs. | Lester Nafzger met Joe Frank when both were attending the Iowa Writers Workshop, and he has been involved in several of Joe's radio programs. | ||
He co-wrote and played the title role in [[Performer]], in which he recites his 26 (and counting) definitive life reference points, | He co-wrote and played the title role in [[Performer]], in which he recites his 26 (and counting) definitive life reference points, linchpins of his existence. | ||
He has appeared in the following programs: | He has appeared in the following programs: | ||
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"Lester Ainslie" is a stage name he sometimes uses. | "Lester Ainslie" is a stage name he sometimes uses. | ||
"Lester Ainslie" and "Alan Barron" had a heated debate during a segment featuring a discussion of the Fast Piano Players League. "Lester" had been following "Alan" around the world demanding to compete against him on the piano. Such competitions were called "Play-Offs". "Alan" steadfastly refused to play any of the newer works by Australian composers, because the Fast Piano Players League didn't recognize any piece written before 1900. | "Lester Ainslie" and "Alan Barron" had a heated debate during a segment featuring a discussion of the Fast Piano Players League in [[Arena]]. "Lester" had been following "Alan" around the world demanding to compete against him on the piano. Such competitions were called "Play-Offs". "Alan" steadfastly refused to play any of the newer works by Australian composers, because the Fast Piano Players League didn't recognize any piece written before 1900. | ||