Patricia Heaton was interviewed for nearly two hours in Burbank, CA. Heaton talked about growing up a daydreamer in Cleveland, and enjoying the attention she got as the daughter of Chuck Heaton, a well-known local sportswriter. She described her early years as a struggling actress in New York City and Los Angeles picking up small roles in commercials and television series. She described her recurring role in the hit dramedy series thirtysomethingand her co-starring roles in the short-lived ...