Quote Originally Posted by BobbyC View Post
I think she'd have followed her father's insistence that she go to college and get a "real job." I always got the feeling Mary and Florence took singing more seriously than DR at first, but when things started happening DR put all her focus on being in the group. It's obvious that Berry replaced Mr Ross as a father figure for a time.
Based on everything I've read, including the recollections of the ladies themselves, I would say they all kept each other going. I can't remember which one said it, but at some point they each became a bit disillusioned, which of course is only natural for young people who are actually going after their dream, as opposed to just dreaming. At that age patience can be hard to come by. But ultimately I think they all were full steam ahead. Diana was focused from day one, same as Flo, same as Mary. I think that was probably one of the most important components of their success; they each wanted it so badly.