Marilyn Monroe

I’ve found men are less likely to let petty things annoy them.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve given pure sex appeal very little thought. If I had to think about it I’m sure it would frighten me.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve never dropped anyone I believed in.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let people fool themselves. They didn’t bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn’t argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn’t.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve never liked the name Marilyn. I’ve often wished that I had held out that day for Jean Monroe. But I guess it’s too late to do anything about it now.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve often stood silent at a party for hours listening to my movie idols turn into dull and little people.

Marilyn Monroe

If a man isn’t a certain age, he just isn’t interesting.

Marilyn Monroe

If a star or studio chief or any other great movie personages find themselves sitting among a lot of nobodies, they get frightened – as if somebody was trying to demote them.

Marilyn Monroe

If I close my eyes and think of Hollywood, all I see is one big varicose vein.

Marilyn Monroe

If I play a stupid girl and ask a stupid question, I’ve got to follow it through, what am I supposed to do, look intelligent?

Marilyn Monroe