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Unit Seven Life of a Salesman By Tom Hallman Jr Table of Contents 1. Background Information 2. Questions Answers 3. Word Study Bill Porter—A Door-to-Door Salesman A Physically Deformed Hero Millions of Americans were moved to tears by the story of Watkins Associate Bill Porter when it appeared on ABCs 20/20 program. In fact, it received the largest viewer response of any show in the history of 20/20. Eventually, Bill became the top selling Watkins man in the Northwest---and he did it all with door-to-door selling, even though his physical challenges made every step painful. 20/20---Official site for the ABC news magazine Get Your Local News and Weather Good Morning America World News Tonight 20/20 Primetime Nightline World News Now This Week He continued his daily trek for decades, creating a successful life for himself. Obviously, today there are dozens of options for success in Watkins besides door-to-door selling. But the story of Bill Porters determination and courage has made him a highly requested inspirational speaker. The TNT cable channel also created an original movie called Door to Door, about the life of Bill Porter. It premiered on Sunday, July 14, 2002 on TNT--- Turner network television. Trek--- to walk a long distance, usually over land such as hills, mountains or forests In April, 2002, Bills long-time friend and assistant, Shelly Brady, published a book about him, called Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter. You can click here to learn more about the book or buy it. “I think you have to strive a little harder than the other guy,” he said. “But once you overcome that obstacle, you are just like the other guy without the handicap.” Bill Porter is an inspiration to us all. Get inspired by Bill Porters ongoing determination and persistence. Be passionate about your Watkins business and you can succeed! Bill was born in 1932 with cerebral palsy. At that time, society sent a clear message that people with Bills condition couldnt hope for an