Soon I knew the craft of experimental physics was beyond me – it was the sublime quality of patience – patience in accumulating data patience with recalcitrant equipment – which I sadly lacked.
This is the story of what a Woman's patience can endure and what a Man's resolution can achieve.
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As a young boy I read 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and immediately became neurotic about my use of time. It taxed me severely but only for the next 50 years. But I think it also allowed me to discipline myself to sit in the chair and be a writer where one of the most needed qualities is patience.
