My mother was electric onstage, and I vividly recall the extraordinary power she had over her audiences

My mother's suicide attempts were a way to release anxiety and get attention. Some of the attempts were drug reactions she didn't even remember later on.

My mother should have been Jewish. She could have taught a class on how to induce guilt.

I spent an entire evening seated between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, being charmed from either side. It was pure Hollywood magic.

Sinatra was just one of Mom's friends.

My mother's life had been destroyed by the Garland legend.

Life will force you to make changes you never wanted to make