CLINTON LAIRD was born in Hollywood, California in 1943. He attended grade school in Carmel, California were he developed a learning disability. He entered Brown Military Academy in San Diego, California in 1957 not being able to read or write. In 1961 he graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville Georgia achieving academic Honors. He attended the University of Miami, El Camino College, California Polytechnic College, San Jose City College, and San Jose State University. In 1969 he went to work for the City of Santa Clara as an Engineering Aide and worked his way up to Senior Distribution Supervisor.