Randy Schmidt

WE START out with the answers, and we end up with the questions.” Karen Carpenter treasured this quotation, which fellow singer Petula Clark first shared with her, and recited it to close friends in difficult times

“I want you to know I did not kill my daughter” was the last thing he expected to hear from Agnes Carpenter. “I felt sorry for her that she would have to say something so shockingly direct and have it be the first thing out of her mouth. I realized this woman was very defensive and may have good reason to be.