The director and the stars — particularly Julie — very often ask me questions about the psychology and thinking of the characters. This is delightful. I have to tell you of one event that you may have trouble getting into your head; God knows I had trouble. At the wedding of Barbara and Nathan, a woman stands behind them, with tears in her eyes; after the ceremony, Barbara turns to smile lovingly at the woman, who is her mother. She also is me. I am my own mother at my own wedding!!! I loved every minute of it. Mary Lou Gutscher, my wonderful hostess who has accepted, without a whimper, this woman who came to dinner, rushed out to get me a T-shirt that reads: A Star is Born! In future, I expect to be treated accordingly.
