It's not the mass of red curls that sit on Piper Laurie's head that really matters, it's what's under them that counts. She's a planner, a go-getter and a "think-twicer". Much credit for this cound action on the part of nineteen-year-old Rosetta Jacobs goes to her mother and father, quiet hard-working parents of Piper and her older sister, Sherrye. From her dad, Piper inherited much of her artistic ability. Today, his prize possession, an oil painting she did, hangs in the living room. Because her mom recognizes her daughters' individual tastes, Piper could choose the furniture, wall paper and color scheme for her bedroom-sitting room. The theme is Early American, but the mood is definitely modern. She has stacks and stacks of popular records, movie magazines and knick knacks. She can hum the tune to the latest song hit, and gab away on any subject where acting is concerned. When it comes to beaux, she's pretty nonchalant, has dated Vic Damome, Scott Brady and Ronald Reagan but couldn't be farther from marriage.

The article is accompanied by two small black and white photos of Piper and her dog Squeezee in her living room- Using Squeezee as a model, Piper works at one of her sketches. She likes to make up nicknames, finds herself dubbed "Sissy" and "Sister" by family. and Interrupting Piper's painting, her mongrel takes a pleased peek at the masterpiece; A full page, beautiful color photo of Piper with her flaming red hair, wearing a low cut yellow blouse and holding her little dog Squeeze.; A small b&w photo of PL in her bedroom with a phonograph record machine open on her bed- One of her favorite occupations is propping herself on her bed and singing with popular records like "You're Just In Love." Piper's pet album is music from Guys and Dolls.; A small b&w photo of Piper on the phone- Like all teen-agers, Piper loves to curl up for a long phone conversation. Here she's in the sitting room off the bedroom which she decorated in floral wallpaper.; A small b&w photo of Piper arranging some flowers in a vase- Arranging flowers from her own garden, Piper's always on the go. Between pictures she races to the beach or a pool to swim or does her riding clothes for a jaunt on horseback.; A small b&w photo of Piper and her mother doing the dishes- Piper hates to do the dishes, but if she's obliged to, she'd rather wipe than wash. Her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Jacobs, has a cleaning woman in once a week to help with the housework.; A small b&w photo of Piper in a chair in the living room- The star of Universal's The Prince Who Was a Thief, Piper's very conscientous about her career, her studies a script at home. Her next screen stint is with Donald O'Connor in a Francis pic.; A small b&w photo of Piper and her date Scott Brady- Dinner-dating with Scott Brady at teh Fox and Hounds Restaurant, Piper wears her favorite fur. She's not a real clothes-hound, is an easy-to-fit five feet four, weighs 118 pounds.; A small b&w photo of Piper turning on the television set- She just learned how to drive, is forever begging her folks to borrow the family car. Taking after her mother, Piper lokes to cook, surprised the family at dinner with a coffee cake.; A small b&w photo of Piper in a one piece swim suit on her knees teaching her dog Squeezee to stand- Piper got her little dog Squeezee from the SPCA a year ago, calls him "All American" 'cause he's no particular breed. She's crazy about him, loves to have him sunbathe with her in the back yard.