I never was coddled, or liked, or understood by my family.

Elia Kazan understood my problems. He was able to bring out the very best in me. He gave me credit for my intelligence.

I never felt I belonged. I was always an outsider.

My whole family could sing. My family harmonized without any instruments to accompany them.

Mom never quit on me. My only regret is that she didn't live long enough to share some of the money and comforts my work in show business has brought me.

We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can.