Before computers became so common, I learned how to design, pattern, and construct clothing. This was a spring off winning Wyoming State Costume Design. My mom did not want me to work in the theater, but was willing to accept schooling as a clothing designer. She always wanted me to create clothes for larger people.

For about ten years I performed security for concerts, plays and special events. If you have ever seen those people in the yellow jackets that say "Event Staff". That was it.

This included every thing from ticket taking, to ushering, to watching entrances and exits allowing the popper coming and going of all the production people, stagehands and the band.

Of all the people for whom I watched the dressing rooms for, the toughest customer was Neil Diamond. . .