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I've purged myself of bitterness and anger and remained open to love.
I've overcome neglect and deprivation, abandonment and abuse.
Ryan finally came to my rescue. He'd thought working together in Paper Moon would help us bond.
I was punished for blowing the whistle on my father's lifestyle.
Certain struggles never end.
I have a temper, but I wouldn't call me abusive.
I've triumphed over addiction.
My children forgave me at a time when I could barely forgive myself.
I've overcome physical and mental brutality - and fought back.
I felt privileged to be a facet of such a jewel in the crown of American cinema.
The more love I craved, the more distant and abusive he grew. The role I longed to play was never written into Ryan's script: daughter.
Things get so sloppy when you're under the influence.
I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.