A Nomadic Childhood
Michelle’s mother died when she was just five years old, so she was essentially raised by her father, who had to travel a lot for work. And, because of his work commitments, Michelle had a nomadic childhood, which set the stage for the rest of her life. When she hit her teenage years, the family had settled in Los Angeles.
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In high school, she proved to be an innately musical, having learned the piano, guitar, and cello. But, she also set her sights on show business. Her original plan was to be a model. She later moved to San Francisco – the hub of the 1960s counter culture – and started making a name for herself with several successful billboard and print ad campaigns. In San Fran, Michelle found herself at the heart of an exciting new world.