In those days I was terrible at athletics and never made a team, but quite easily led my class in academics.

I was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 1, 1917, but I actually grew up in nearby New Bedford.

I can't think of any relatives that ever went into science.

I was particularly good at math and science.

I was one who liked to work with my hands as well as my brain.

My family gave me the best in education.

I'll never forget the fall colors on the Berkshires.