Journal of Paleontology 91(6):1331–1332 I tell you this because I should not be here tonight (receiving
this award). It’s not possible some experts would say—Ihad no resources, no knowledge, I did not knowany paleontologists, I had everything against me, it was madness to try. I want to tell the students it is possible, do not stop, break the rules if necessary (without harming anyone) if you are studying paleontology it’s because it is your passion, there are other careers where you can earn more, go on, do not stop. Some moments ago I was telling
Esperanza how much I liked helping students, I don’t know how many studies and thesis,majors or Ph.D.s have been donewith the fossils I have rescued, I only know there is much to be done. I thank The Paleontological Society for givingme this very
