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

I was there [in school] the full time with one teacher, and the student body was never more than 10 or 12 students of all ages.

I think there were some programs but in those days art programs were kind of basic. You would do drawing and simple collage type work. But at home I was beginning to get interested in doing my own thing as well. I'm not sure what inspired this, but I became very interested in decorating things.

Upon graduation, in the yearbook I was voted "Most likely to succeed." which I know was credited to my artistic achievements.

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

When knowledge is scant or conflicting, folklore takes over.

My parents' names were Florian and Mabel Smith. My mother's maiden name was Dersam. They were of German heritage and were part of a family community with my grandparents and uncles and relatives. I was an only child.