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Monday, December 15, 2003

"Q: From bingo to barbecue to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, it's been a long journey. What's it feel like to be Famous Dave now?

A: I don't know what all this stuff is about being famous. I've always said: 'I'm not famous. The ribs are.' I'm just a cook. . . .

When I first got the call from Washington, I felt a bit like Moses when he was asked to lead his people to the Promised Land. I thought, 'You've got the wrong dude.' I'm not an Indian leader. . . . I'm just Dave Anderson."

Get the Story:
Dave Anderson talks about his new post at the BIA (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 12/15)

Relevant Links:
Famous Daves - http://www.famousdaves.com
LifeSkills Center for Leadership - http://www.lifeskills-center.org

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