In a social studies class I did a paper on the history of Attica, which ended up being a little book that… — Paul Smith Book Copy Share Image
Even today, the bigger the city, the better. That's why I live in New York. — Paul Smith Better Copy Share Image
My parents never prevented me from doing anything, but they didn't have the knowledge of the arts that Mrs. Ranger had. — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
People, even children, aren't really afraid of change. They're afraid of not being prepared for change. — Paul Smith Afraid of change Copy Share Image
Fortunately, I had cousins who lived in Buffalo and would often go to visit them, which I loved to do because I… — Paul Smith Big cities Copy Share Image
It was only when I got to high school and was in the art program that my artistic talent was recognized. The… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
I think there were some programs but in those days art programs were kind of basic. You would do drawing and simple… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
Going back to the elementary school days, I was always drawing. I entered a Victory poster competition and won the top award… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
I was painting furniture, learning to stencil, and explore all kinds of traditional techniques of decoration. I learned from books that I… — Paul Smith All kinds Copy Share Image
Being born in '31 was during the Depression and in my earlier youth World War II took place - so it was… — Paul Smith Born Copy Share Image
I learned from books that I picked up. That was something that just came out of nowhere but continued to be an… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
At one point I had dreams of being in the school band, but I didn't play an instrument that qualified me, and… — Paul Smith Band Copy Share Image
It [piano lessons] wasn't a priority, but it was an interest and through that I became acquainted with classical music, which was… — Paul Smith Classical music Copy Share Image
We've got a nation of people who have one eye looking out for the next speed camera, another looking for a speed… — Paul Smith Bits Copy Share Image
The environment itself was culturally a vacuum, in that there was simply nothing that would inspire me in the arts. But my… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
I've always been a keen cyclist, I'm very close to the world of cycling. Not just cycling really - also walking, adventures,… — Paul Smith Adventure Copy Share Image
I became a bit of a teacher's pet, and it became known in the school by both faculty and students that I… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
The class situation [at Art Institute on Elmwood Avenue] was such that one would be very much on their own to paint… — Paul Smith Art Copy Share Image
In thinking back, not having any experience in any other elementary school, there may have been an advantage of being with different… — Paul Smith Advantage Copy Share Image
I know that I was conscious of all the aspects of the war, having had cousins who were in the army, who… — Paul Smith Army Copy Share Image
I think it was interesting that when you're in those formative years you respond to things that interest you and don't always… — Paul Smith Add Copy Share Image
In terms of any sacrifices at the time [of World War II], I was somewhat protected living on a small farm where… — Paul Smith Activity Copy Share Image
He [my father] didn't have a basement workshop as such, but I know that he did build things, construct things, repair things.… — Paul Smith Activity Copy Share Image
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![“The class situation [at Art Institute on Elmwood Avenue] was such that one would be very much on their own to paint or draw. The faculty was roving to give opinions or help out technically, which all the faculty did very well.” quote by Paul Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26c/paul-smith-10839_art_the-class-situation-at-art-institute-on_244355.jpg)
![“In terms of any sacrifices at the time [of World War II], I was somewhat protected living on a small farm where there was food, different perhaps from living in a city environment. I know such things as gas rationing did exist, but it wasn't anything that interfered with my daily activity.” quote by Paul Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e3/paul-smith-10839_activity_in-terms-of-any-sacrifices-at-the-time-o_3065941.jpg)
![“He [my father] didn't have a basement workshop as such, but I know that he did build things, construct things, repair things. My mother, likewise, was sewing and doing activities that often take place in a household.” quote by Paul Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e56/paul-smith-10839_activity_he-my-father-didn-t-have-a-basement-work_1753498.jpg)