I get dozens of letters from school children and researchers who are doing projects on women or minority mathematicians and want information about my work and life. At first I answered the questions in each letter, but since I don't have time to continue to do this, I'll gradually post answers to some of the questions I've been asked.

QUESTION: As a child were you always fascinated by mathematics? What were some of your other interests?
ANSWER.

QUESTION: Do you think attending an all women's college at Cambridge was a good decision in terms of becoming a mathematician?
ANSWER.