When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences. Frederick Sanger alfredbeautyfather share on social
When I was young, my favorite picture book was 'Fletcher and Zenobia,' written by Edward Gorey and illustrated by Victoria Chess. It's long out of print now, but its mix of macabre humor and 1960s psychedelia made it a perfect children's book for the times. Rick Riordan 1960sbookchess share on social
When I was young, my idea was to become a filmmaker. Patrice Leconte filmmakerideayoung Change image and share on social
When I was young, my mom realized I could dance and hold a beat, and I really danced just for fun. It was good exercise. Tom Holland beatdanceexercise Change image and share on social
When I was young, my mother would not let me get my ears pierced because I used to get into too many fights. Kelly Hu earfightmother Change image and share on social
When I was young, my mum was part of a brilliant puppet theatre that toured all over the world. Arthur Darvill brilliantmumpart Change image and share on social
When I was young, my parents had a library in our living room. I was always free to browse and read. Judy Blume browsefreelibrary Change image and share on social
When I was young, my parents made me listen to old music and watch Jimmy Durante. I fell in love with the whole mystique of acting and entertainment. James Wolk actduranteentertainment Change image and share on social
When I was young, my parents were these titanic, infallible figures. But Mum's illness and Dad's battles with diabetes and heart attacks had a ripple effect on me - reminding me of my own mortality and that these illnesses are genetic. Sam Worthington attackbattledad share on social
When I was young, my voice was so strong, and I would annoy people because I had such a loud little voice. And then it changed, and I thought I wouldn't be able to sing again, because I thought you had to sing like Christina Aguilera to be a singer. Skylar Grey aguileraannoychange share on social
