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We are so pleased
to present to you descriptions written by the science authors themselves describing what they were like at your
age! Did they want to write? Did they want to do science? Both? Neither? Sometimes we have photos and sometimes we don't. That's ok. One thing is for certain, as such terrific writers, you are sure to enjoy the way
they say what they are sharing with you.  is an award-winning writer and broadcaster, currently cosmology consultant
for New Scientist magazine. He graduated from the University of London in 1980, gaining a first class degree in
physics, and later gained a Master of Science in astrophysics from the Califormia Institute of Technology. His
books on astronomy and physics are aimed primarily at the popular market, including Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt
You, for which he was praised for "expressing opaque concepts with a unique clarity" (Thank you,
Wikipedia) In his words: When I was 15, I had
an English teacher who wrote flattering things across the stories I wrote. Suddenly, I wanted to be a writer! But, wait
a minute, I wanted to be an astronomer too. How could I do both? The truth is I couldn't. In England - and hopefully this
isn't true in the US - they don't let you do both arts and sciences at school. So I chose physics. But, in the back of
my mind, even when I later went to Caltech to do astronomy, I still wanted to be a writer too. I wish I'd known at
15 that it was going to be possible - that I'd one day be able to do science AND write - because that's what I do. I get
the best of both worlds. I am very, very fortunate. And, for that, I am thankful. Want to hear what he has to say about being 11? Click here  Mary Roach is the author of four books that take a look at unusual
topics from a scientific and historical perspective. She has written a book about cadavers (dead bodies), one about
the afterlife and one about, hmm, stuff you best check with your parents before you read. Her latest book is about living
and working in space called Packing for Mars!
At age 18 -- By now my budding interest in science
has been replaced by an addiction to television sitcoms and a preoccupation with boys. I am enjoying my senior year physics course, mainly because of
the crush I have developed on the teacher. It will be the last serious science class I ever take. Want to hear what Mary has to say about being 12? Click here As you can see, the next round is just being set
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