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Given he is mentioned in the synopsis, what is Woody Allen's presence in this book? I understand his role in supporting part of Posey's career and, if the book shares a few tales from the set about what she has learned as an actor, that is fine. However, I have no interest in reading about his "genius," anything that excuses his relationship with Soon-Yi Previn or potentially discredits Dylan Farrow.

Ryan There is a chapter on Woody Allen and her experience filing Irrational Man. I really liked this book, but that was definitely the worst part. I recomm…moreThere is a chapter on Woody Allen and her experience filing Irrational Man. I really liked this book, but that was definitely the worst part. I recommend skipping that chapter. As the memoir is written, you won't miss anything by skipping that chapter.(less)

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Could anyone explain the following passage to me? "I got my first slip that year when I was twelve, which made my mother cry. I wore it under a dress for our going away party." She is talking about underwear? What was she wearing before???

Keely Slips were thin, silky, sleeveless garments with straps that you wore as an extra layer under your clothes and over your underwear. I remember wearing…moreSlips were thin, silky, sleeveless garments with straps that you wore as an extra layer under your clothes and over your underwear. I remember wearing them in the mid-1960s. Their purpose was to have something soft between your skin and possibly scratchy or uncomfortable clothing, and also so your bra wouldn't show. There were also half slips, just the bottom part with an elasticized waist, for wearing under a skirt. It was emotional for her mother because it was an indication that she was starting to become a woman. Before that, she probably would have been wearing undershirts.(less)

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