Dorothy Gale's aunt, Emily (or Em for short), grew up during the dust bowl in Kansas. She used to tell her niece tales about whirlwinds and dustdevils ripping apart houses and families. Auntie Em was a great influence in Dorothy's choice to pursue a career in the film industry. Although she was hesitant, Em supported Dorothy through college and graduate school, giving her niece whatever resources she needed to achieve her artistic goals. In fact, Dorothy's talent was so evident that upon her birth, the local doctor, Michael Jackson, was heard to say "A star is born!"

Dorothy's mother committed suicide and, according to filed reports, contacted her from the dead. Dorothy claimed that the spirit of her mother clung to her at every step and led her to the path of ultimate glory. Although this affected her schooling, Dorothy soon graduated from Loyola with a degree in communications. Naturally, she never wrote or phoned anyone back home.

After graduation, Dorothy's uncle fell ill and could not tend to the family farm in Kansas. Dorothy put aside all of her goals and assumed responsibility, assisting her aunt in any way she could. It was there that she met a scarecrow that was stupid enough to join her on her selfish quest....