I Got To Meet Brian Levine!

[mikestanley]

At NASPC. Aside from the way he wears a necktie, he’s just like a regular fellow, despite his worldwide notoriety. Seriously, what a nice guy. NASPC, for those of you who are able to get there, is a must see event, unless you don’t care for fun, pipes and tobacco.
Mike S.

 

[tschiraldi]

Missed him again this year...grrr! But, on a positive note,.I did get to meet, and have a nice conversation with Regis McCafferty.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Brian is a real gentleman, whether or not he's sporting a tie.

 

[jon11]

I met him at the New Orleans Pipe Show......he’s definitely overrated :lol: :lol:

 

[mikestanley]

Regis is a heck of a nice guy. It was great to see him in Columbus again.
Mike S.

 

[mso489]

I believe he was interviewed by Pipes Magazine a few years ago and memorably said, when asked what pipes he smoked, he is more of a tobacco man than a pipe man so mostly he smokes the Stanwell's he's given at no cost at work.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Always fun to sit down with Brian and share a bowl and conversation. Really good guy who has a wealth of knowledge about the hobby.

 

[kcghost]

Brian is definitely good people.

 

[voorhees]

He is a true gentleman. Glad to call him a friend.

 

[jon11]

I’m also very grateful that he shared the secret of his favorite blend with me.....Blakeneys Best Acadian Ribbon years before McClelland shut the doors. I actually grew quite fond of it and cellared a fair amount of Blakeneys Best Bayou Flake which I would have never discovered had it not been for Brian!

 

[pruss]

We’ll forward meeting dates for the “I met Brian Levine” support group shortly. Thanks for alerting us.
Seriously, though, Brian is good people and a ton of fun in a 175 pound package.
— Pat

 

[ssjones]

Brians only issue, too shy....

 

[delkhouri]

I was there most of the day Saturday and he was around but wasn't on the floor as much as usual. Still got a hello and a handshake passing by.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, that is apparent the moment you see him. Here he is being shy with the ladies from The Briar Patch, (Sacramento B+M)

 

[PlanxtyPipes]

Brian's a good guy. I actually found out a few years ago that he lived in my neighborhood at the time. He invited me over and we shared a couple of bowls together and some Makers 46. He also gave me a 100g tin of HH Vintage Syrian too since he can't stand Latakia (while I love it!). I've since moved so I've only run into him one other time at a pipe club meeting.

 

[woodsroad]

Doesn't he seem much taller, in person, than on the radio show?

 

[crashthegrey]

Who? I kid. Nice guy most of the time. Lol.