Risa Rodgers:  

I worked at Cwentral State (mental institution) in Norman for about 6 months after graduating, then felt I was ready for school. I started at OU, lived on my own on campus, and moved to LA in August of 73. I went to school in LA, studying theatre and art design. I worked in theatre on and off until I was 30ish. Had lots of other jobs along the way, and had lots of fun!!!!!! It was great to go someplace where no one knew me and I could just be me without the prejudices of people who thought they knew you just because they had been around you for years. I lived in LA for around 22 years. They were fantastic years, though not everything was wonderful. How could you appreciate the good if you don't have anything else? I got married when I was about 34 to a guy I met who was from Australia. We had two daughters; one was born in late 1988, and the other was born in 1992. They are both great kids and I love them dearly. My oldest is studying to be an architectural engineer, who hopes to be able to restore inner city buildings for low-income housing. She has also worked with the Americorps programs rebuilding homes in Louisiana, and wants to join the Peace Corps for a time when she is done with c...Expand for more