Yes, the image and the claims made in the text are accurate.
* The Person: The man in the image is indeed Harvey Ball.
* The Creator of the Smiley Face: Harvey Ball is widely credited as the creator of the iconic yellow smiley face. He created it in 1963.
* The Payment: The claim that he was paid $45 is also correct. He was commissioned by the State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, to create a symbol to boost employee morale. He created the design in about 10 minutes and was paid $45 for his work, with no additional royalties or rights to the design.
