A self-proclaimed “Damn Yankee” from Chicago, Marie is determined to build a thriving film
and music community in Tennessee. Don’t bet against her. The author of “From Barefoot to
Stilettos, it’s not for sissies,” her advocacy to challenge the family court system in Tennessee
produced new legislation. She explains how her friendship with Morgan Freeman came about
and why she has a “T” on her leg. AMONG THE TOPICS: LIVING “THE FIRM” IN MEMPHIS,
DON’T’ BE A MEANIE-POOTER, GO FIND YOUR “YES,” AND 280 STITCHES LATER.