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“‘The fan is great. Note I’m not saying the fans, because each Monkee fan is an individual and deserves to be treated in this way.’ There’s no denying that Monkee fans as a group respond to Peter’s personality and sincerity. Last summer on tour, it was always Peter who was standing hours on end to sign autographs, or Peter who was taking the time to discuss ideas with the many fans he met on tour. He doesn’t hesitate to tell fans what he thinks. If they’re misbehaving or disorderly, he tells them to shape up and have some courtesy. He’s not afraid of losing fans by being honest.” - Monkee Spectacular, June 1968

"Peter turned to look at me (probably due to the desperation in my voice), and when I gave him a handmade book of poetry I’d written, asked me what it was, was pleased it was for him, and smiled. And bless my brother’s heart, he immortalized the moment with his Polaroid Swinger. [...] [Seeing them in concert again during the 20th anniversary tour] Charla looked glazed, close to tears, and I — armed with my son’s Fisher-Price binoculars — never took my eyes off Peter. […] Since July 1, I’ve had a lot of fun watching reruns and singing full-blast to those tapes I made. And looking through that box of memorabilia, I’ve been gratified to discover that Charla and I and our other (unnamed) best friend were smart, creative and funny, as well as innocent. But mainly I’ve felt amazed again and again that in 1967 (at the apex of Monkee mania) Peter Tork took the time to treat my little book with sensitivity and respect." - Kay Betts, LA Weekly, September 11, 1986 (x)

“Last week we went to Peter’s house to meet him. He had some friends over, but he came out and talked to us. He looked so groovy, and he was twice as friendly and nice as we’d ever expected! He talked with us, took pictures, and signed autographs. We’ll never forget that day, and we just want to thank Peter for making that day the most wonderful in our whole lives! L.E. and S.M. Los Angeles, Calif.” - Monkee Spectacular, March 1968 (x)

“It was 3:00 [at the RCA studio] when Peter showed up and brightened everyone’s tired faces and spirits. It’s sure hard work to have to stand from ten in the morning until three in the afternoon and still look fresh and cheerful. But, when I gave Peter his presents of a gyroscope top, Mad paperback, paddle-set, and poem made to order about him alone, he smiled and looked so touched that every minute of waiting seemed all worthwhile.” - Lori Lee, KRLA’s The Beat, May 20, 1967 (x)

"A young girl in a blue bathing suit nervously stepped forward requesting an autograph. Peter signed: ‘Love, Peter Tork’ and drew a flower. ‘I dig flowers,’ he said. ‘I always put a flower after my autograph, because it’s more gentle that way.'" - The Des Moines Register, August 7, 1967 (x)

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