I was never really brought into the show business side of my father's life. I guess that's been a blessing and a downfall. But it's made my own work the initiation.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.
I am kind of a private person, so I don't miss that part of show business at all. Looking back on my career in television and making a movie like 'The Sound of Music' from an adult point of view, it actually seems kind of unreal. I was involved in shows that people grew up with - that hold memories for them - and it's a cool feeling.
I was so enamored with the idea of being in show business so everything was bright to me. I mean, I didn't think of it as being tough and things like that.
I was pampered by all my father's directors and producers during childhood. But at home, my father made sure I led a normal life.
I was always in show business but in many ways was not really of show business. I didn't move in show business circles, particularly, still don't do it.
I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't like it a bit.
I thought I was learning about show business. The more painful it was, the more important I thought the experience must be. Hating it, I convinced myself it must be invaluable.
I grew up watching and learning from the ultimate partnership, and that is of my father and late uncle.
Unlike a lot of actors, my father encouraged all his kids to go into show business. He loved it so much.
Unlike a lot of actors, my father encouraged all his kids to go into show business.