What were you most afraid of as a little kid and how did you get over it?

Oh boy, that's a good question. I'm tempted to say sharks (thank you so much, Mr. Spielberg), but my only distinct, real-world fear that I can recall was of wasps - stung by a whole nest of 'em when I was 12 - never really got over it, either: I don't run screaming in fear at the sight of them, but fat chance that anything with a stinger is ever going to get close enough to land on ME again!

Go on, ask another - I dare you.