I grew up in Connecticut, going in and out of New York City, and I worked in the city in the '90s. I was freelancing for the Associated Press, and I fell in love with New York. Lynsey Addario 90scityconnecticut Change image and share on social
I grew up in conservative rural Kansas in the 1950s when it was expected that girls would not have a life outside the home, so educating them was a waste of time. Sara Paretsky 1950sconservativeeducate Change image and share on social
I grew up in Cuba under a strong, military, oppressive dictatorship. So as a teenager, I found myself involved in a revolution. I remember during that time, a young, charismatic leader rose up, talking about hope and change. His name was Fidel Castro. Rafael Cruz castrochangecharismatic share on social
I grew up in Cyprus and Egypt, these fantastic places I remember fondly. Tea Obreht cyprusegyptfantastic Change image and share on social
I grew up in D.C. but always had a love affair with New York. I did 'Central Park West,' 'Sex and the City,' 'Law & Order.' Darren Star affaircentralcity Change image and share on social
I grew up in Dallas, and my dad works for IBM, so I grew up in the environment of Silicon Prairie. Scott Michael Foster daddallasenvironment Change image and share on social
I grew up in Dallas, with cowboys. I was the only guy in sixth grade with long hair and an earring. Let's just say I got a lot of, er, flak for being different. Barry Watson cowboydallasearring Change image and share on social
I grew up in dance class, so I was looking in mirrors all day. Katharine McPhee classdanceday Change image and share on social
I grew up in dance studios. I was forced to be in several numbers in recitals and dance competitions. I took one tap class - literally one class - and then I quit. Michael Angarano classcompetitiondance Change image and share on social
I grew up in Danville, Illinois, right in the middle of the state. Dick Van Dyke danvillegrowillinois Change image and share on social
