Interview Essay - Larry ClayvilleLarry Clayville was born in Ustick, Idaho on June 11, 1917. Larry explained that "there used to be a post office in Ustick, but there's nothing there now. That’s how deep I was in the woods.” Larry is a very down to earth man who has seen a lot of life. He read the newspaper every day of his life. He is a father, grandfather and seems to be a friend to many. Larry came to California for work in 1946. He is a POW survivor, a member of the "Lodge" and has many friends there. He is also currently involved in a relationship. Larry's definition of happiness is: "Having plenty to eat, having a warm place to sleep, and having friends and family. That's enough to make me happy." Larry explained that when he was young, happiness was “having enough to eat.” He said: “It was the worst part of the depression, when you think about it, there were a lot of people starving.” Other than that, his definition of happiness hasn't changed much over the years. How does Larry know when he is happy? “When you feel that good old feeling of happiness.” He defines it this way: "When everything is going well. You get up in the morning and everything is going well. You're not mad at anyone. It's a good feeling." When Larry is unhappy, he "talks to anyone close." ". However, he admits that he keeps most of it to himself. Simple things contribute to Larry's happiness. "Just the bare necessities in life make me happy." The activity that makes Larry happy is " Live.” He explains: “I’m happy to be alive when I wake up in the morning. Oh hey, if I'm alive one more day, I have a chance." The only thing that still makes Larry unhappy is the illness. "There's nothing wrong... middle of paper ...you don't like it, but hey, if you don't like things enough, you'll do something about them." When asked if he was satisfied with his current interpersonal relationships, Larry answered, “Yes.” Larry also had some thoughts about religion. “I know there is a higher power and I believe in it. I come from a religious family and I rebelled against that. But I believe there is something there, a Supreme Being or something." Larry also gave advice for achieving happiness. "If you treat people kindly, they will treat you kindly. Generally speaking. That's how I've lived, it's kind of a golden rule." I think Larry is an intelligent and understanding person, and I can say he is doing well. loved by his family and by his friends What I admire most is that he is a survivor and will not be discouraged by the fact that life is not always fair...