daily nebraskan
page 9
tuesday, October 30, 1979
Landis ....
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Retention of vitality and Interest is one
of Landis' long range goals.
"It is easy to have your energy level
drop off. Disillusionment is a common
malady of political figures," Landis said.
One of the most vital groups in the last
legislative " session were the freshman
senators, Wesely said. The freshmen
senators work closer together than most
senators because they have common '
concerns. The freshman senators have been
acclaimed as the best ever, Wesely said.
"DAVE, MYSELF, and Chris Beutler
are close, having worked together a lot,"
Wesely said. Other freshman senators
include Tom Vickers, Peter Hoagland and
Vard Johnson and we are all close," he
added. , '
The freshman senators have a great deal
of camaraderie, Wesely said, and Landis is
an integral part of this. -
"Dave has the potential for being one of
the most intelligent, articulate membexs of
the Legislature. He -understands complex
problems quickly, "Wesely said. ,
Aside from being an articulate speaker,
Landis is known to be a considerate
listener. Beutler said Landis is articulate in
public speaking and doesn't abuse that
ability.
VDave listens . A lot of people talk about
listening, but never really do it." He has
strong opinions, Beutler said, but considers
new arguments and adjusts if need be.
"Dave's election has been good for the
state " Beutler said. His election shows that
a person in the arts, as Dave is, can be
practical and intellectual.
"Dave is an entertainer as well as a
lawyer," he said.
Wesely said he knew of Landis before
the campaign through his music. Landis
signs and plays the guitar regularly at
Lincoln restaurants like Boar's Head and
Reuben's.
WHEN LANDIS first came to the
Legislature, Wesely said, he had a problem
with his image,-
"It was a problem of style, not
substance," he said.
People knew Landis as a singer, but he
compensated for that by being low-key and
working hard , Wesely said .
Barker said music is one of the main
concerns of Landis' life. He was
entertaining and was able to incorporate
these entertaining qualities into his way of,
relating to people during the campaign,
Baker said. Landis' interest in music is
apparent by his sizeable record collection
in his home, ranging from jazz to Blue
Grass and rock V roll. The collection is
stacked on shelves throughout the dining
room and an adjoining porch.
Landis said he is in the process of
categorizing his library -like assortment,
which accounted for the long gray steel
bookcase under construction on the living
room floor,
"I never learn a song whose lyrics I like
but whose melody I don't like,", he said.
"The essential aspect of a song is its music
as opposed to its lyric value," Landis said "
as he played a Billy Joel tune on the piano
and tapped one bare foot to its rhythm.
"I CARE about melodies first, lyrics
secondly and harmonics thirdly,"
As a disc jockey at KFMQ, Landis said
he also appreciates classical music for it's
visual quality. He said the movement and
note variance make him see the music.
Landis puts the same enthusiasm into
his musical life as he does with his political
interests. KFMQ announcer Barker said,
"He's always very up. When you go on the
air after Dave's been on you don't want to
sound draggy or drippy."
Landis' time at KFMQ. is limited
because he is busy, Barker said. Landis just
finished the month of August entertaining
at Reuben's.
"David has a good following on radio
and guitar. He's popular when he
entertains."
A state senator who doubles as a family
man is pretty hard to come by, according
to Wesely. Many parties and receptions are
held between legislative sessions, Wesely
said, but Landis' priority is to spend time
with his family.
Being a state senator is a career goal of
his, Landis said.
The state legislature has sweeping
effects. It's the most attractive process."
For that reason, Landis said, he doesn't
have any desire to progress to Washington.
As a state senator, Landis has achieved
another goal.
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