Claims that her love life interfered with and ultimately affected her career progress in the '70s.
As a teenager she involved herself with basketball, cheerleading and beauty contests.
Studied acting for two years at the Pasadena Playhouse prior to
embarking on an acting career.
Attended Baylor University in Waco, TX, for a short period before moving to California at age 18.
In February of 2012 she appeared as a guest at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, CA, to answer questions after the showing of her film The Loved One (1965).