Centenarian Profile
Frank Sampson
October 29, 1912 -
February 05, 2012
From: Venice, FL
United States
United States
In the last 100 years, what invention had the most impact on your life? Why?
The personal computer has had the most impact on my life. It is a means of instant communication, a font of information, lets me exercise my creativity, and keeps me in touch with the world.
What was your favorite decade? Why?
My favorite decade was the 60s. It was time of phenomenal societal change and the most profound changes in my life.
What advice would you give to a high school graduate today?
Find out what pursuit(s) make you happiest and follow your heart.
What is the most important lesson you learned in your life?
To be true to myself.
What leader in the past century impressed you the most? Why?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Despite coming from a privileged background, he truly cared about the common man and used his influence to institute programs to make life better for everyone.
