"I did the occasional odd film, like Endless Love"

Shirley Knight's quote is most likely referring to her role in the 1981 romantic drama movie Endless Love. The movie follows the story of 2 teens, Jade and David, who fall in love and must deal with the displeasure of their parents. Knight's quote recommends that she did not take on lots of film functions, however when she did, they were special and meaningful to her. She likely picked to handle the role in Endless Love since of the powerful story it informed and the effect it had on audiences. Knight's quote is a testament to her commitment to her craft and her willingness to handle functions that she felt was very important and significant.