She originally pursued a career in the legal profession.
She studied pre-med in college, with an emphasis on Psychobiology, the study of how thoughts and feelings from the brain affect the body.
Patricia's training began with Fred Karamen from the acclaimed Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, as well as with Winn Handman of the American Place Theater.
As a young teenager, Yvonne showed such promise as a dancer that she was accepted to Denham's Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Her father died when she was 6.
The show took an unusual turn in its second season, changing the setting completely which ultimately proved to be its , as it was canceled after its third season.
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The film also stars Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon, telling the story of men who are in love with the titular Mary, and are trying to win her affection.