There were neighbors that I played with and did all the things that children do. I did mow the lawn. I did help with various things that needed to be done to occupy my time.

Charles Burchfield would look at what you were working on and not say anything for several minutes. Then he would very sensitively respond - "Well, have you thought about?" or "Might you consider?" I respected that so much because I thought he was so sensitive to my work, and didn't want to offend me, but in the right way to encourage me.

I was always making things. I made model airplanes and did a number of hands-on activities. I liked creating in some form or another, not realizing what it was all about.

I was engaged in all the required courses of math and geometry, but the area that I blossomed in was the art program.

Experience is the best teacher. A compelling story is a close second.

I was always busy doing something, being an only child.

People, even children, aren't really afraid of change. They're afraid of not being prepared for change.