"I tried so hard with movies like Vertigo and Middle of the Night and others. I felt those would show me that it's only a matter of time before I'd find the right one to reach out and touch people"

Kim Novak is referring to her experience as a starlet in Hollywood. She is expressing her disappointment at not being able to find the right function to make an impact on audiences. She has actually put in a lot of effort into her performances in motion pictures such as Vertigo and Middle of the Night, but has yet to discover the one that will genuinely connect and touch people. She is determined to keep attempting, believing that it is only a matter of time before she discovers the right function. Her determination and strength is admirable, and her faith in her own abilities is motivating. She is a tip that with hard work and devotion, anything is possible.