Marilyn Monroe

Actress, Model

Marilyn Monroe was a renowned actress and cultural icon, celebrated for her roles in films like 'Some Like It Hot' and her complex views on love and identity.

Born
June 1, 1926
Died
August 5, 1962
Quotes
446
Rank
#36

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"The working men, I'll go by and they'll whistle. At first they whistle because they think, 'Oh, it's a girl. She's got blond hair and she's not out of shape,' and then they say, 'Gosh, it's Marilyn Monroe!'"

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"Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman."

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"It stirs up envy, fame does."

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"Everyone’s childhood plays itself out. No wonder no one knows the other or can completely understand. By this I don’t know if I’m just giving up with this conclusion or resigning myself — or maybe for the first time connecting with reality. How do we know the pain or another’s earlier years, let alone all that he drags with him since along the way at best a lot of leeway is needed for the other — yet how much is unhealthy for one to bear. I think to love bravely is the best and accept — as much as one can bear."

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