William Maurice Smith, Jr. — known as Maurice — was a close associate of Jim Quessenberry's and a key figure in Arkansas politics. Jim cooked for him and his circles, placing Sauce Beautiful and the Arkansas Trav'ler rig at the intersection of Delta food culture and Arkansas political life.
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The World Jim Lived In
William Maurice Smith, Jr.
"Maurice"
Arkansas Political Figure
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Dave Block
Local Character — Birdeye, Arkansas
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Kelly Thomas
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Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States
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B.B. King
Blues Legend — Indianola, Mississippi
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Sonny Liston
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Conway Twitty
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Johnny Cash
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Gary Hart
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Wayne Martin
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Shorty Owens
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Peggy Bunker
Co-Host — The All-Star BBQ Showdown
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Jim Sanderson
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Louis Jack Berger
Owner — Pancho's Restaurants & 1993 Inaugural Crew
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Paul McIlhenny
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Leonard King
Son of B.B. King
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Lucille
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Charlie Rich
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Guy Pacaud
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