| TRANSCRIPT OF BROOMFIELD’S INTERVIEW WITH THE NANNY IN FILM "KURT AND COURTNEY" Friend (of the nanny): She’s really scared. She’s always been afraid to talk about this. Broomfield: How long was she the nanny? Friend: Um, 4 or 5 months. They go through nannies like people go through Kleenex. Broomfield: Really ? Friend: Yes. Broomfield: And she’s really frightened? Friend: Yes. Broomfield: What is she frightened of? Friend: Courtney. Broomfield now talks about the nanny: She had become very depressed and withdrawn following her time at the house (Kurt’s house at 171 Lake Washington Blvd) just before Kurt died. I asked her what was so strange in those last weeks. Nanny: There was just way too much will talk. A few different times. Major will talk. Just talking about his will and..." Broomfield: What kind of points? Nanny: Courtney talking about his will and... I mean what a thing to talk about (nervous laugh.) Broomfield: And was this just sort of prior to his.... Nanny: Yeah, I mean the month that I was up there was like, I came home for a what? A week? and then he died. I had quit for, like, a week. Broomfield: Why did you quit? Nanny: Because I couldn’t stand it up there (nervous laugh.) Broomfield: And what did you think of Kurt himself? Nanny: Ummm... Broomfield: I heard he was a very caring father. Nanny: (nodding in agreement): "Yes, more caring than he was let to be (nervous laugh.) Broomfield: What do you mean? Nanny: She just totally controlled him... every second that she could. Broomfield: What do you think he wanted? Nanny: To get away from Courtney. And I think he just didn’t have a way because..... (trails off). END Kurt Cobain was not suicidal Back to Frances Barnett In Defence MAIN |