I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made. Marilyn Monroe on courage
Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live. Marilyn Monroe on experience
I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated. Marilyn Monroe on famous
Having a child, that's always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child. Marilyn Monroe on fear
I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle. Marilyn Monroe on freedom
Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship. Marilyn Monroe on friendship
There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights. Marilyn Monroe on god
Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives. Marilyn Monroe on good
What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can't I just be an ordinary woman? Marilyn Monroe on good
Fame is like caviar, you know - it's good to have caviar but not when you have it at every meal. Marilyn Monroe on good
What good am I? I can't have kids. I can't cook. I've been divorced three times. Who would want me? Marilyn Monroe on good
I think one of the basic reasons men make good friends is that they can make up their minds quickly. Marilyn Monroe on good
What's the good of drawing in the next breath if all you do is let it out and draw in another? Marilyn Monroe on good
Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship. Marilyn Monroe on good
I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love. Marilyn Monroe on good
An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Isaac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin? Marilyn Monroe on good
I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners. Marilyn Monroe on good
I have noticed... that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women. Marilyn Monroe on great
I once wanted to prove myself by being a great actress. Now I want to prove that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll be a great actress. Marilyn Monroe on great