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“In yokel makeup Strickland looks nearly seven feet tall, is awkward and ungainly and ambles around like a country cousin some years behind in dress and mode of living.”
"Rubs Strickland gets a laugh on his first appearance."
"Strickland did well with the first half of his act, but didn't seem particular about hurrying things up a bit. The Grand audience couldn't hear what he said, as his talk was done mostly to one side. Strickland could improve considerably speaking louder from closer proximity and work his musical numbers up to more modern type. He's funny on looks, has musical ability sufficient to frame a much better turn and could give his Rube dance some new angles."
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Variety (33:5), 01/02/1914