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

I remained Ryan's companion on the Hollywood party circuit, growing inured to sex and drugs before I was in my teens.

Paper Moon didn't bring me love.

Certain struggles never end.

As Peter Bogdanovich would say of Paper Moon: Ryan's wonderful in it, and he sat there and watched the kid steal the picture.

I've overcome neglect and deprivation, abandonment and abuse.

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