Although his career spans thirty years, he is best known for his close
relationship with Katharine Hepburn, having worked with her on many
films, ultimately producing Truman Capote's "One Christmas" in which
Kate made her final appearance on camera. John and writer Duane Poole
crafted her final scene (with Swoosie Kurtz) in which Kate's character
echoes Kate's personal philosophy..."I have always lived my life
exactly as I wanted. I've tried to please no one but myself...but I'm
entirely content. I can sit back in my old age and not regret a single
moment, not wish to change a single thing. It's what I wish for you...a
life with no regrets."
