“I was never into women’s lib, and I’m not an activist in any way,” Ms. Bass said. She developed her characterization of Ms. Bass before she met her, based on reading interview transcripts and watching a television interview. “My husband and I were in tears, and we missed 75 percent of the show,” Ms. Bass said. Ms. Colella found watching Ms. Bass’s emotional response challenging. Ms. Bass agreed: “We are very different, but I truly adore her in every way.”

Source: New York Times April 16, 2017 20:47 UTC