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ISOC: Looking back, what were the most significant events as a child that influenced your career as a dentist? Deb: My parents divorced and for the first time I found that I would need to be financially responsible for my self, this was a bit of a surprise but looking back, the best possible thing that could have happened for me. ISOC: What was the most traumatic time in your life as a child or teenager? Deb: My parent’s divorce. ISOC: What was the happiest time in your life as a child or teenager? Deb: Family times – we had boats in the harbor in Newport, CA as a kid and had wonderful times going to Catalina, etc. I learned that having fun is very important. ISOC: What goal in life did you have as a child or teenager? Deb: I wanted to be an airline stewardess – I was too tall and once again – thank heaven for unanswered prayers. ISOC: What did you enjoy the most as a young person? Deb: Being with my pals and doing something – anything that sparked of “adventure” was great. ISOC: Did you have a favorite subject as a youngster in school? Deb: Yes. What was it? History – I loved the stories. ISOC: Where did you attend college? Deb: Cal Poly Pomona ISOC: What was your favorite subject? Deb: Once again – History. ISOC: What kind of student were you? Deb: OK – usually made the Deans list as a Junior and Senior but did not graduate with honors because I had a great time as a Freshman and Sophomore. ISOC: Were you happy in college? Deb: Yes ISOC: What important values did your family impart to you? Deb: My southern mother – “get your education – that’s something no one can ever take away from you” (you need to say this with a bit of a drawl to get the whole effect), also, act like a Lady – sound like a Southern mother’s advice to a daughter? ISOC: College? Deb: Get your head in the game and you can perform. ISOC: How did you and your spouse meet? Deb: Tom was my brother’s roommate in college. Date of wedding? August 8, 1969 ISOC: Please recall one of the best parts of your marriage. Deb: Birth of our children ISOC: What are the most significant things you have learned from your marriage? Deb: It gets so much better with age. ISOC: How many children do you have? Deb: Two boys ISOC: What were you like as a parent? Deb: A bit of as Steel Magnolia
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