She was eager to work, and eager to mentor.
What had never failed her throughout the ups and downs of Hollywood or life itself?
She could always return to her writing.
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“Some things don’t change.
It’s good to know that Ms. Ephron’s wry, knowing Xray vision is one of them.”
They’d wake up, make coffee, and read the newspapers.
Before long, Nora was at her desk writing and Nick was typing away at his.
A Race to Master the Art of French Cooking, the headline read.
The bravery of Powell’s act astonished Nora.
Powell found a friend in Julia just like Nora did.
Not just any friend someone to help her believe in herself.
Like a thick stew, the ingredients of what would becomeJulie & Juliawere slowly coming together.
“It’s always hard to combine two stories,” Nora toldVariety.
“But I was inspired byThe Godfather: Part II.
I consider this film a ninth cousin to that movie.”
In truth, she was also inspired byThe Hours.
“Maybe we’ll work together someday,” Nora said.
Then, just a few years later, Lynch got a call.
“You’re the tallest person I know,” Nora told her.
“How would you like to go to Paris and shoot a movie?”
“Oh, I would love to!”
“She wanted to get it perfect.”
“I love food,” Nora said.
“I’m obsessed with food.
I think about it constantly.”
“When I used to cook from Julia’s cookbook, I had long imaginary conversations with her.
She never did make it to Boston for a visit, though, something she came to regret later.
“If I have a religion, that’s it.”
“Thankgodit does or people would accuse me of making this up.
But thereareguys who really do take enormous pleasure in their wives' growth.”
With Nick, she was truly happy.
