What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?

I would have to easily say that the major influence in my life has been my Autistic son, Matthew. He’s 12 now. He truly inspires me to open my mind to the possibilities of imagination.

When I watch him enjoying something as simple as a Transformers toy, it reminds me of the innocence of childhood. And how important it is to live life to the fullest. I watch him bring those toys to life, using vocals he’s heard in the animated version of the popular show, and I just have to be in complete awe of him.

He inspires me to have some fun and quit being so serious about life all the time. He also inspires me to find my own talent.

I have always loved to write and watching him remake the world of Star Wars to an image that he likes, truly fascinates me. This has inspired me to write some FanFiction of my own and to take inspiration from the very shows that have helped me see the world in a completely fantastic new way.

Besides Matt, I have been inspired by films like Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Chronicles of Narnia and the TV show Charmed. I love to imagine what the world would be like if these things were actually real. They are fantastic enough to encourage my son’s imagination, so that’s good enough for me.

The fact that he’s Autistic is the most amazing part of it all. He can do things that most people wouldn’t even dream of. And that’s the most inspiring thing of all. If he can do it, so can I.