I'd experienced the '40s and '50s by looking at my grandparents' old clothes, books, and magazines.
“I never did very well as an immigrant. I've lived in several countries and been a disaster everywhere.”
“It's tricky. I've never been standing at the top of the tree with tons of money thrown at me. I've never really had a profile. So in a way I have this 'nothing to lose' attitude.”