The more love I craved, the more distant and abusive he grew. The role I longed to play was never written into Ryan's script: daughter.

Ryan finally came to my rescue. He'd thought working together in Paper Moon would help us bond.

My children forgave me at a time when I could barely forgive myself.

I never dreamed that shooting a film would be so hard. There was less regulation then of child actors' hours. Even the concept of acting confused me.

I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.

I've triumphed over addiction.

I think all of us feel like we're a bit on show, all the time.