|
Who taught you something that changed your
life?
BY JULIE WIATT
 Jose
Mangana: "I come from El Salvador. I learned from my father.
I've lived here for ten years with no problems, because I
listened to him. The USA is the best country for everybody.
It has opportunities for everybody."
 Leon
Maynor: "I drank for many years. I lost my job, I
lost everything. But my wife stood by me and helped me. She
taught me to have a little respect for myself and my body."
Jim Sutcliff: "My daughter Heather. She taught me humility.
Children are made to deconstruct our belief system—that's
why we have children. She's taught me respect also. She's
getting to the age of independence. I have to learn to respect
that."
Heather Sutcliff: "My best friend Keith. He's
taught me so many things I don't know where to begin, about
life and love and the pursuit of everlasting happiness."
 Ronald
Wood: "My cousin David. He's taught me to be a role
model to my younger brothers, because he has been that for
me in lieu of my father. He's taught me to take responsibility."
Sharon Burke: "I learn something everyday from my
kid, and I never expected it. He doesn't have to say anything
either. With Thomas, it's not just that I learn about him,
I learn about who I am and how the universe is.
 And
you learn a lot about who your parents were when you become
one. You see everything in a whole new light. It's humbling
— when you have a kid you realize how hard it is to be
a parent."
 Allie
Warren: "Mrs. Sapin taught me how to read. She started
us out with simple books that seemed hard, like Sarah Plain
and Tall. We read with a partner who was good at reading and
it made you want to read, and it made you feel smart when
you could read as well as them. There would be games like
if you read and correct your mistakes you get points toward
winning a prize. Mrs. Sapin tried to build your confidence."
 Arthur
Heard: "My pastor. What my pastor said again last
night is read the scripture every day. Read it over and over
until you learn it by heart."
 Joana
Pons: "I'm from Spain. I am a pianist now for the
Washington opera. Professionally, I have learned from Placido
Domingo, who is the director here, and from all the staff.
Personally, my parents taught me you have to be discreet,
not say anything bad about anyone, to observe and listen.
Also that no one gives you anything for nothing. You have
to work very hard. Life is not easy."
|
