Cristina Ross:
CLASS OF 1980
Churchill High SchoolClass of 1980
San antonio, TX
Cristina's Story
Cristina is from San Antonio, Texas. Cristina's schools include Churchill High School. Cristina works(ed) at Center For Health Care Services - The Restoration Center.
Music Cristina likes includes Adele, Classical, Austin Civic Orchestra. Books Cristina likes include Jodi Picoult, Harry Potter series, Cutting for Stone. Movies Cristina likes include Schindler's List, Avatar, Men In Black. TV shows Cristina likes include Star Trek, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Project Runway.
One of Cristina's favorite quotes is:"Maya Angelou: "There was a time when I was in a state of utter despair, immersed in guilt over promises made on which I had not delivered. I went to my vocal coach, Fred Wilkerson, weeping copiously. He asked what was the matter. I responded, "I'm going crazy. I am almost at the brink of suicide." He offered me a legal-size, lined yellow pad and a pen. He said, "Wri...Expand for more
te down your blessings!" Furious that he didn't understand my condition, I shouted, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm telling you I am going crazy." He said, " Write down that you could hear me say 'write down' and think of the millions who cannot hear the cries of their babies, or the sweet words of their beloveds, or the alarms that could help them seek safety. Write down that you could see this yellow pad and think of the millions on this planet who cannot see the smiles of their growing children or the delight in the faces of their beloveds, or the color of the sunrise and the softness of the twilight. Write down that you know how to write. Write down that you know how to read." Wilkie, as he was known, gave me that lesson in 1955. Fifty-five years later, I have written 31 books, essays, plays, and lyrics for songs - all on yellow pads. I remain in an attitude of gratitude."".
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