In my childhood I was cute
as a button. Over the years,
I've come to resemble less picturesque fasteners.

This is the story of that transformation.

Use the menu on each page to choose a period. Or simply start at the beginning and end at the end, omitting no detail, however dull.

Part 1: Hooray for Hollywood
Part 2: Singing & Studying
Part 3: New York, New York
Part 4: "By Paul Rosenthal"
Part 5: Clan Rosenthal
Part 6: En Garde!