I got the letter about becoming a Sir in 2000, the same year that Pauline asked me if we could finally get… — Paul Smith Assistants 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
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 was engaged in all the required courses of math and geometry, but the area that I blossomed in was the art… — Paul Smith Areas Copy Share Image
What I adore is mixing the unexpected, things you don't imagine should go together — Paul Smith Adore Copy Share Image
I was always making things. I made model airplanes and did a number of hands-on activities. I liked creating in some form… — Paul Smith Activity Copy Share Image
Upon graduation, in the yearbook I was voted "Most likely to succeed." which I know was credited to my artistic achievements. — Paul Smith Achievement 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
Charles Burchfield would look at what you were working on and not say anything for several minutes. Then he would very sensitively… — Paul Smith Looks Copy Share Image
Experience is the best teacher. A compelling story is a close second. — Paul Smith Best teacher 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
Great stories happen all around you every day. At the time they’re happening, you don’t think of them as stories. You probably… — Paul Smith Born Copy Share Image
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