I was born in Mexico, raised in a small village, had an out house, garden, my pets were baby chicks, no t.v., shared a pair of boots with older brother. Moved, legally, to East L.A. at 5. Spoke no English, favorite 'subject' in Kindergarten: nap time. 1st Grade: Art.
They remain my two favorite things to do. Spend early school years until 8th grade in East L.A., found that Gangs suck, are not cool, and are dumb, (stupid low riders). Decided to lose myself in films and music instead. Good choice. Learned to dance. Didn't learn to read, and had terrible math skills.
Too worried about mom and dad's hostile relationship. Parent's factory jobs helped support family. Divorce changed th