Pam,

       This sounds like an excellent idea for a book, Diversity: The
Assistants I Have Known.

Bobby

> . I've hired lots of students, some who have become
> doctors and lawyers and university professors;  some world travelers; a
> documentary film maker; artists; computer geeks; and one or two body
> piercer/tattoo artists (they were actually sweet, reliable people). Having
> these people around can add some spice to life.
>