Pretty Inger Stevens Says Life of Star Isn't All Glamor—It's Hard Work

While reporter Cynthia Lowry of the Santa Cruz Sentinel vacationed, Inger Stevens took over Lowry's column and wrote about the hectic schedule that acting required.

Inger wrote that her social life was nonexistent during the week:

Besides, my schedule is so impossible I can't imagine any many putting up with it. The alarm clock sounds at 5:15 a.m. and homecoming is usually around 8:30 in the evening. There is only time to remove makeup, eat and study the next day's 13 pages of dialogue before 9:45 bedtime.

Inger explained that she did attend special events that were a part of an actress's job—like film premieres—but that she found having to talk about herself nonstop on promotional trips very hard and that late nights always affected her work the following day.

I hate to be late and can't relax if I don't know the lines.

Inger elaborated that she didn't mind the sacrifices that came with her chosen career.

Frankly, it is no hardship. After being with people all day I enjoy getting home and taking it easy. On the weekend I make up for it and enjoy life with lots of friends, mainly from outside of the business. A favorite Saturday recreation is going to the races.

Inger felt a keen responsibility to be on time, prepared, and professional, because "you look around at all the people working on the set and are aware that they and their families are dependent on the success of the series.

Source:
"Pretty Inger Stevens Says Life of Star Isn't All Glamor—It's Hard Work." Santa Cruz Sentinel. July 6, 1964.