Key Insights
Why did Terry Garr change her lines in the scene from 'Tootsie'?
The original script didn't feel true to her character's independence and career focus.
Why did Terry Garr suspect her accident on the set of 'One from the Heart' might have triggered her MS?
She theorized that a trauma like the accident could have activated a dormant MS virus.
Why did Terry Garr's mother not want to be known as her mother on the set of 'Young Frankenstein'?
The reason remains unclear, but it might have been to avoid favoritism or bias.
Why did Terry Garr feel she didn't have a good understanding of men?
Her father was often ill and she didn't have much of a relationship with him.
Why did Terry Garr choose to pattern her movie mothers after her sister-in-law?
Her sister-in-law was a suburban, Martha Stewart-like figure, unlike her own mother.
Why did Terry Garr think being a dancer helped her cope with MS?
The discipline and resilience from dance prepared her to handle the challenges of MS.
Why did Terry Garr feel it was important to talk about living with MS?
She wanted to dispel myths and show that people with MS can still live productive lives.
Why did Francis Coppola ask Terry Garr to sing 'Red Red Robin' in her audition for 'The Conversation'?
He wanted to see if she could embody a naive, positive, and sweet character.
Chapters
Teri Garr discusses her transition from dancing to acting, including her experiences in TV commercials and her early roles in films.
- Garr started as a dancer in Elvis Presley movies and Shirley MacLaine films.
- She transitioned to acting through TV commercials, which she describes as a great learning experience.
- Garr's early film roles included parts in 'The Conversation' and 'Young Frankenstein'.
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