Dr. Robert Schrieffer
Question & Answer Session

Q: Where and when were you born?
A: I was born in Oak Park, Illinios in 1931.

Q: Do you have brothers, sisters or children ?
A: Yes, I have one sister and three children - two girls, one boy. I also have two grandchildren.

Q: What places have you visited?
A: I have visited most of the countries in Europe, Japan, Korea and Russia.

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: My favorite color is green.

Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate.

Q: What is your favorite book, and why?
A: My favorite book is The Bible because it is the best of all the things people have created.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Some of my hobbies are oil painting, gardening and woodworking.

Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, I have two dogs.

Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: My favorite quote is from my father and it is: work hard, have fun, and always be loyal to your friends.

Q: What kind of music do you like?
A: I like Classical music and modern Jazz.

Q: What advice would you give kids today?
A: That they should work hard to find areas that they find interesting so that they can find a job that will have what they want and that they are interested in.

For additional information regarding Dr. Robert Schrieffer, please e-mail him at: schrieff@magnet.fsu.edu

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