The fact that my career was buzzing along in 1957 was great, but I would never forget that it came after years of hardship and struggle. It was a valuable lesson, actually. I’d have to call on that success-after-struggle memory again and again in order to keep my head on straight and to keep a positive outlook on my life and career. Especially once I settled into the sometimes-awful business behind the glittery facade the rest of the world sees as “Hollywood.”