Jackie Kennedy: I've often wondered how someone who hates attention as much as I do ended up in a goldfish bowl like the White House. But I realize there's actually a perverse logic to a cripplingly shy person ending up in this position.
Queen Elizabeth II: Oh, you'll have to explain that one to me.
Jackie Kennedy: Well, a shy person will seek out someone strong to protect them.
Queen Elizabeth II: Yes. I'm with you so far.
Jackie Kennedy: And a strong character is often one who enjoys public life. Who thrives on it. And then, before you know it, the very person you've turned to in order to protect you is the very reason you are exposed. Jack's idea of heaven is a crowd. Campaigning, fund-raising, speechmaking. That's when he comes alive. He'd far sooner speak to ten thousand people under the glare of spotlights than be alone with me.
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