This pair of custom chucks were painted for one of our special clients, a national hero...Dr. Jeffrey Wigand.
In 1995 Dr. Wigand achieved national prominence when he became the tobacco industry's highest ranking former executive to address public health and smoking issues. He made the truth known to the public about the industry's disregard for health and safety during an interview with 60 MINUTES and during a deposition he was compelled to give in an action against the tobacco companies.
He has received numerous awards and public recognition for his action in revealing tobacco company research and marketing practices and he continues his efforts to reduce teen tobacco use through the non-profit organization he formed, SMOKE-FREE KIDS, Inc.
Russell Crowe portrayed Dr. Wigand in the film "The Insider", and they spent quite a bit of time together in order for Russell to learn Jeff's mannerisms. (Regarding this, Dr. Wigand feels Russell "really nailed it".)
Taken from www.jeffreywigand.com
