Mini Interview with DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR:

Your childhood ambition:

I wanted to grow up to be a race car driver—we were very well connected with the Indy 500, my mother said “no”, bummer!

Something you treasure:

My relationships with 2 leggeds and 4 leggeds.

Your worst habit:

Driving fast.

The aspect of your work that’s most important to you:

Variation, I can’t do the same thing day in and day out, I must be creative.

Your first job:

Lifeguard at a lake.

Someone whose work you highly recommend:

Dr. Sue Morter.