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spiral · 18th July 2014, 06:19 PM

David & Emmanuel,

I had faith that the photos were as listed, I can see why you doubt it though.

I didn't take the photos & wasn't there.

I believe both could be Tippo, A leader of men at 30 compared to a man riddled with disease & blindness 30 years later can look very different, chubby cheeks can hide high cheekbones etc. Age & Illness can do terrible things to a man. Ive seen cancer make once powerfull men look like little sparrows.

But in truth, how could I be truly certain? There old photos of the net.

Hope you get to the bottom of it! It would be nice to know.

All the best.

Spiral

18th July 2014, 06:19 PM	#179
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	David & Emmanuel, I had faith that the photos were as listed, I can see why you doubt it though. I didn't take the photos & wasn't there. I believe both could be Tippo, A leader of men at 30 compared to a man riddled with disease & blindness 30 years later can look very different, chubby cheeks can hide high cheekbones etc. Age & Illness can do terrible things to a man. Ive seen cancer make once powerfull men look like little sparrows. But in truth, how could I be truly certain? There old photos of the net. Hope you get to the bottom of it! It would be nice to know. All the best. Spiral