3 December 2020 Laura Hillenbrand Louie and Seabiscuit were both Californians and both on the sports pages in the 1930s. I was fascinated. When I learned about his World War II experiences, I thought, ‘If this guy is still alive, I want to meet him.’
3 December 2020 Laura Hillenbrand It only worked for a little while the morning after I agreed to go with Universal, an article came out in the Hollywood trade papers, and the secret was out.
3 December 2020 Laura Hillenbrand I am actually in poor health due to chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and my ability to work is greatly diminished right now, so I have to get better before I can start another big project.
3 December 2020 Laura Hillenbrand Fatigue is what we experience, but it is what a match is to an atomic bomb.
3 December 2020 Laura Hillenbrand I am disabled, so I can’t travel, and I have not been to any development meetings, but Gary and the others affiliated with the film keep me updated on everything.