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ZZ-Top - I love it.

A tough talking union rep for outdoor workers (construction crews etc) I knew for years suddenly decided to shave off his beard. He looked so baby-faced no-one could take him seriously so he had to grow it back. He really looked totally different - it seemed to change his personality in some way.

I agree with the general sentiment that the sandpaper effect of a clean-shave-turned-five-o'clock-shadow is much much worse than a beard and moustache.

I like men with beards and moustaches anyway - wouldn't be a folkie if I didn't I suppose.

Helen