Rusty Clanton is a letter writing optimist. As a child he was very fond of Charles Dickens, History, and Mr. Rogers. A decade and a half (and several Beach Boys albums) later, not much has changed. In sixth grade he was given his first trumpet and the love affair began. Now at the age of 20 (and three quarters), Rusty can make a sound come out of probably any instrument. His favorite food is Spaghetti noodles (without sauce), his favorite color is blue, and he believes in the noise that he makes.