Morgan and Lurch

This WaPo profile of actress Morgan Fairchild — currently starring in the "Mrs. Robinson" role in a stage production of "The Graduate," nude scene and all — makes me like her even better, not least because of these lines:

Fairchild has long enjoyed the friendship of political figures, scientists and journalists, and she can be outspoken on national affairs. During last year's election campaign, however, she was relatively muted. This is because at one point she dated John Kerry. It must have been a while back, because she's lived with producer Mark Seiler for more than 15 years.

"Long time ago," she allows quietly.

But don't ask her how long they saw each other. She won't say, and the laugh that follows doesn't entirely cover an edge in her voice.