Patrick Grills - who coped with me in high school and is one of my favorite people Lynn Whitehead - the first to teach me to throw pots Rosemary O'Hara - who taught me to throw again after many years Jenny Shearer - for inspiration from her beautiful work and friendship Richard Stratton - for reminding me not to be so shy Michael O'Donnell - for breathing such life into clay Sally Cleary - who shared little bits of wisdom that always echo in my head George Sempagala - for teaching me to coil with such patience and Robert Barron - a true mentor who took me in, taught me all aspects of clay and found humour along the way
