Black Georgian England
You're Dead to Me
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A Forlorn Battleship on His Head
Johnson would draw audiences in with his large and fascinating hat. Would entertain with patriotic nautical songs like billy waters. Johnson's disability formed part of his persona. He had to use two crutches to walk, so one was longer than the other ones. And he often acted out nautical scenes in panto style.
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