Scott Suma, author, minister and retired teacher, speaks of the profound influence his barber, a World War II veteran, had on him.

Scott Suma, the author of "Don't Act Like the President," reflects on his mentor, John Basel. Mr. Basel was a World War II veteran who spent his life as a barber. Scott tells us that John taught him important lessons about life that he carries with him to this day. That is, personal humility and a compassion for everyone. At the end of the episode, John Basel sings and leaves us with his own message of inspiration.

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