“I’m glad to be back at work,” he said. “I asked my doctor, I said, ‘What should I do, doc?’ He said, ‘Go back to work.’ I said,’ you’re my kind of guy.'”
HOUSTON — Supporters gathered at Gallery Furniture in Richmond Friday afternoon to welcome home Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale home after he underwent open heart surgery last week.
The popular furniture salesman and philanthropist enjoyed some star treatment, posing for photos and signing autographs. McIngvale told KHOU 11 he couldn’t wait to get back into the store — with his doctor’s blessing, of course.
“I’m glad to be back at work,” he said. “I asked my doctor, I said, ‘What should I do, doc?’ He said, ‘Go back to work.’ I said,’ you’re my kind of guy.'”
His supporters made sure to show him plenty of love in his return.
“Great guy, he’s done a lot for the city,” one supporter said.
“Houston legend,” said another. “I love you Mattress Mack.”
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