At school there were some programs in music. I did take piano lessons, and we had a piano at home. I got very interested in that.

At school there were some programs in music. I did take piano lessons, and we had a piano at home. I got very interested in that.

Going back to the elementary school days, I was always drawing. I entered a Victory poster competition and won the top award that recognized my artistic instincts.

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

I got the letter about becoming a Sir in 2000, the same year that Pauline asked me if we could finally get married. My assistant, Colette, called up and it turned out both the wedding and the Buck House ceremony were happening on the same day. I was knighted at 11 and married at four. She became an instant Lady.

There's always an important person who helps support your interests and encourages you.

When life closes a door, God opens a window.