Lamar Sorrento paints world only way he knows how
Lamar Sorrento, whose real name is James Eddie Campbell, poses for a portrait next to one of his paintings at Elwood’s Shack, 4040 Park, on April 17, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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