![]() ![]() As I began to portray Gramps, I realized how very much in common he had with Wood Whitesell. But her husband said she was trying to kill himthat she had already murdered once and would not hesitate to strike again. ![]() And at first glance it seemed that little Mrs. All I know is that after a winter in New Orleans during which I became well acquainted with Whitesell, Gramp Wiggins walked into my consciousness one day and demanded to be set down on paper. The two women in Perry Mason’s office were a cat-and-mouse combination. ![]() To what extent Gramps was inspired by Whitesell even I don't know. Gardner said "Whitesell and Gramp Wiggins are, of course, two distinct entities, although they have numerous points in common. ![]() His name is Wood Whitesell." Whitesell was a photographer who didn't care about money and was frequently too busy to think about eating, as he tried to crowd all the activities he wanted to do into the day. Two years ago in New Orleans I met a litle old chap who has as much bounce as a rubber ball, whose eyes sparkle with enthusiasm, whose white hair shaggles down around his shoulders. Per the foreword to The Case of the Smoking Chimney, Gramps Wiggins is based on someone that Erle Stanley Gardner met: "More frequently than they realise, authors are inspired by outstanding individuals whom they meet. Main article: Doug Selby § Bibliography Year Main article: Cool and Lam Bibliography Year Main article: Perry Mason bibliography Novels Year ![]()
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