After the end of World War Two, there was a long period of recovery from the years of struggle and sacrifice.When I arrived in Paris, the scars were deep and more prevalent than at home in California. During that period, I adjusted to a new way of life. Study was different and exciting at the famous Academies, and I worked hard to fulfill my dream of becoming a great painter. My abilities as a singer and nightclub entertainer provided me with income and fostered a love of music and an appreciation of the many expatriate entertainers that were my friends. The exposure to great talents and many...