The youngest of seven children, bashful, a little quirky but kinda cute. Answers to some serious questions follow.

What was your favorite TV show?

The Galloping Gourmet. I would pretend I was sick so I could stay home and watch it.

What were you afraid of?

Quicksand (from watching too much Gilligan’s Island), wild boars (from something else I watched- proof that reading is so much better for you) and escalators- they still terrify me.

Were you afraid of storms?

I loved sitting on my mom’s front porch, protected from the rain but watching as it approached. Sometimes, as the temperature dropped, I would snuggle under a blanket to watch nature’s show.

What was your first word?

“Batman”. Seriously. Not that I personally remember this but legend has it.

Name your favorite cereal of all time?

Quisp. Hands down.

What was your favorite book?

My father would read to me from Uncle Remus Stories using different, funny voices for each character. I got such a kick out of that.

Who was your best friend?

Shar and I were inseparable beginning at age four. I still treasure her.

What was your favorite treat?

I could not get enough cherry slushes in the summer.

Name a great sibling memory.

I loved doing puzzles or playing cards with my brothers and sisters.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I dreamt of being a writer. Hey, wait…