Joan Carol and Cliffie with his longtime friends, Marliss and Paul Corbin, having dinner together in Nashville. Excerpts from Cliffie’s talent show book: “You never know where the long and winding road may take you. An example is my good buddy, Paul Corbin, whom I call ‘the hat.’ Paul, Dale Sheets (Dale and I owned a corporation called ‘Three Feathers’) and I were co-executive producers of three Tennessee Ernie Ford Television specials for PBS (Public Broadcasting Station). Paul eventually moved to Nashville and went to work for The Nashville Network and ended up becoming Vice President – Music Industry Relations/CBS Cable – TNN & CMT. Although he turned in his producer’s hat for a suit, look where his love for country music took him!” Here are some quotes that Paul Corbin gave about Cliffie’s books: “I have known and loved Cliffie Stone for many years. He was positive about everything! His knowledge of the entire entertainment business qualifies him to be the ideal advisor for those interested in entering the creative world. To follow a dream is a gift and Cliffie reached beyond his dreams to create a lasting legacy. His books are that ‘gift,’ which may inspire you to get on stage and stand tall among the successful.”