"I grew up on those great stone walls of New England, says the actor, chin out, gimlet-eyed Queen Christina at the prow of a ship. Some of them were 6ft tall and 250 years old! I have a book called Sermons in Stone and it says at one point that more energy and hours ran into building the New England stone walls than the pyramids."
"Close appears in a London hotel suite today in a military-style black suit, trim, compact, and with a small white dog propped up on a chair beside her. For the span of our conversation, the actor's warmth and friendliness combine with a reserve so practised and precise that the presence of the dog in the room feels, unfairly perhaps, like a handy way for Close to burn through a few minutes of the interview with some harmless guff about dog breeds."
Glenn Close was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, into a New England family with deep regional roots and a childhood described as both wild and traumatic. She adopts the image of New England stone walls as a governing metaphor that conveys endurance, history, and strength. She expresses irritation that Greenwich's reputation suggests smug affluence despite family complexity. She presents a composed, military-styled public appearance while combining practiced reserve with genuine warmth. She often travels with her small Havanese dog, Pip, who provides light relief. Her screen presence is notable for intense, memorable portrayals across diverse iconic roles.
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