The following are quotes from Inger to columnist Lydia Lane in February 1961:
Broken homes leave scars that take time to heal. And I speak from experience. But if you don't indulge in that destructive emotion, self-pity, you come out of your problems toughened and prepared to handle what faces you in life more constructively. When you are able to find peace within yourself, it reflects in everything about you.
No matter how many obligations you may have, you must find time to take care of your appearance. It goes much deeper than vanity, and it is as important for the nonprofessional as for an actress. I personally don't have a sense of completion if I am not well turned out. If my hairstyle is unbecoming or if I'm wearing a dress I'm not comfortable in, it affects how I feel toward myself and how others feel and act toward me.
I find it very disturbing to be around someone with a strident voice—one without modulation. So many people talk much too loudly. They shout when they are right next to you. And unfortunately children are mimics and carry on this bad habit. When I was in school, I was voted the girl you most wanted to listen to. We really don't know how we sound to others, but it is so simple to have a tape recording made to listen to yourself objectively. Having someone listen to you never has the same impact as finding out your faults for yourself. Then you know exactly what you want to correct.
