[7] She graduated from New York University with a bachelor of arts degree[8] and a double major in English and French literature.
[9] Unable to take a teaching examination after graduation, she took a part in a production of a musical comedy for the summer.
[10] Early in her career, Haynes acted in plays, worked as a model, and performed with bands.
She was also a regular cast member of Criminal Case Book[11]: 88 and The American School of the Air.
[16] She also performed at the Hollywood Restaurant[17] and Latin Quarter night clubs in New York.