Louise is mean.
In the dressing room scene, Louise says to her mother, "Rose" - I don't have any talent. As you've been reminding me my whole life.". But Rose never once told Louise that she didn't have any talent. She was acatually very supportive of Louise's career. And Rose was ready to go back to Seattle when Louise said "Mama, how much money do we have? How much money do we have". Was Arthur Laurents just messing with our heads? I don't understand. ;( ;( ;( ;(
