"Most young blondes in those days [50s] were not taken too seriously. I had wanted to work on a project [directing] all my own from beginning to end for many years. I had managers who said, 'Look, you're an actress. You're not supposed to do that other business.' And now I look at all the women today who are doing it, and no one's batting an eyelash."

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