I was painting furniture, learning to stencil, and explore all kinds of traditional techniques of decoration. I learned from books that I picked up.
Paul SmithAt home, the radio was a big source and the classic radio programs we would listen to like Amos and Andy and whatever other ones there were.
Paul SmithBeing born in '31 was during the Depression and in my earlier youth World War II took place - so it was not the best of times, and yet I don't recall ever having experiences that were a burden.
Paul SmithThere was a certain amount of discipline, I think; my parents wanted to be sure that I was not just sitting around doing nothing.
Paul Smith