I live in Upstate NY, in an area called the 'Triple Cities', (3 small cities that are close together).  They are  Binghamton, where I live, Johnson City, and Endicott, NY (where Anthony George lives!).   My Mom had told me years ago that he was from here, but I wasn't sure 'till I read it on Stuart Manning's web-site.  I don't know if I'd recognize him if I saw him on the street.  Our cities are only 15-20 min. apart.  It would be neat to meet him someday.  I don't think he's ever attended a Festival.