I Am An Optimistic Lady.

Broadway Is A Tough, Tough Arena For Singing.

The Film Industry Is A Cyclical Business. Even Musicals Are Coming Back.

These Days, People Like Me Who Are In The Arts Are Perceived As Celebrity Writers. That Really Makes Me Angry Because I Expend A Great Deal Of Effort And Spend An Enormous Amount Of Time On My Books. And I've Been Writing Now For 35 Years.

Singing Has Never Been Particularly Easy For Me.

The Thrill Of Being In Front Of A Camera Remains Exactly The Same.