Condoleezza Rice!
But seriously, I loved ventriloquism when I was a kid. I sent away many a dime and box top for pathetic “How to Learn Ventriloquism” pamphlets, but needless to say, I never learned the art.
At that time the go-to ventriloquist was Paul Winchell, whom I loved. Many of today’s older ventriloquists, far more sophisticated and clever than Winchell was, claim him as their inspiration for getting into the business.
I also loved Edgar Bergen, who had one of the most popular radio shows of all time. To this day people wonder how a ventriloquism act could possibly work on radio—and yet it did!!!
I have to admit I don’t care for the Jeff Dunham dolls at all, especially the “funny dead terrorist” Achmed. To me, terrorism just isn’t funny.