[about writing her book "Memories Are Made of This"] It was difficult . . . sometimes joyful, but it was also painful to go through your life, you know, with everything that happened in our lives, losing my brother and sister, then my father and mother . . . everybody goes through those things during their life.

To be Dean Martin's daughter is so amazing--I mean, what a treat to grow up with all of these people, to live life like that and to take it a day at a time because there was heartache and joy, and just everyday life.

He [Dean Martin] always told us always be prepared, always know your lines and lyrics to the sings, arrive early, stand on your mark and sing from your heart. And he said always leave them liking you--leave people happy.