Howard himself was a natural storyteller and later a professional storyteller .
Howard 's parents were both natural storytellers of different kinds and he grew up in early twentieth century Texas , an environment in which the telling of tall tales was a standard form of entertainment .
Howard himself was a natural Howard and later a professional storyteller .
Howard 's parents were both natural storytellers of different kinds and he grew up in early twentieth century Texas , an environment in which the telling of tall tales was a standard form of entertainment .