Who is Gerry? How does Shirley meet him? What is their relationship like? Why can Shirley not talk about Gerry with anyone? Why does Shirley go to see Gerry at work? Why is she not impressed with his behavior? What does Shirley think Gerry should do differently? Why does Gerry keep telling Shirley that he does not want to call her from work anymore? Why does Gerry claim he is too obsessed with Shirley? What eventually happens to Shirley's relationship with Gerry?

Who is Shirley MacLaine? What was her childhood like? Who is her brother? What is significant about the behaviors of Shirley's parents? Why does Shirley recall learning her father was drinking too much? What advice does Shirley give her father at that time? What part do Shirley's parents play in her decision to be an actress? What role do they play in...