If I wasn’t a good actress, I concluded, then it was about time I made some drastic alterations.
I searched out dramatic coach Natasha Lytess, and enrolled with her for a series of lessons. To pay for this, I continued with my modelling, and studied very hard whenever I had free time during the day and in the evenings. My social life, as a result, became practically non-existent, but I felt that the progress I was making was worth it.
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History is packed with people who through a series of failures, learned how to achieve success. We do our best only when we’re challenged, when we have to overcome obstacles. Once we find our right field and prepare ourselves thoroughly for their demands, there’s no holding us!
So, when everything isn’t going all right, don’t brood about it! There’s sure to be something better waiting for you if you strive for it. Just be ready for your big chance. Success is up to you, and if you think it’s worth it, it will be yours!Filmland Magazine, Jan. 1953
