As the 1960s began, a new breed of Hollywood leading lady was emerging. She was elegant, international, and wonderfully comedic.

When I was young, I was told that I had a sulky, pouty face.

I had always been a tomboy - I still am, at heart.

I grew up in the theater and danced ballet atrociously.

I watch and listen to movies today and am shocked by the way actors deliver their lines. Everybody mumbles now and I don't understand why.

I didn't let anyone push me into things I didn't want to do where my career was concerned. So why did I crumble when it came to men?

John Wayne was one of the greatest ambassadors for the United States that ever lived.