I think that I was lucky to have that period of time [ like coming to New York] because everything was so exciting and new.

Of course, much easier to do a film when you're doing an extremely emotional part than it is doing it onstage over and over especially.

[John Cassavetes] came backstage afterwards and introduced himself and we talked a bit, and then went for a little coffee at the Russian Tea Room next door. It just...started.

He[John Cassavetes] was just being an actor. A very successful actor, especially in live TV. He did many wonderful performances.

A Woman Under the Influence was my favorite. I loved doing that. And it was challenging.

I love independent filmmaking. I don't agree with a lot of it, but that's the point.

John [Cassavetes] loved actors. He gave them a lot of freedom. So if something came up that a certain actor just felt at the moment and said - that kind of improvisation he would accept. He gave very little direction.