Marilyn Monroe

I have evolved my own exercises, for the muscles I wish to keep firm, and I know they are right for me because I can feel them putting the proper muscles into play as I exercise.

Marilyn Monroe

I learned also that the best way to keep out of trouble was by never complaining or asking for anything.

Marilyn Monroe

I learned to walk as a baby, and I haven’t had a lesson since.

Marilyn Monroe

I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made.

Marilyn Monroe

I was never used to being happy, so that wasn’t something I ever took for granted.

Marilyn Monroe

I’ve been on a calendar, but I’ve never been on time.

Marilyn Monroe

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Marilyn Monroe

In spite of everything life is not without hope.

Marilyn Monroe

Never let anyone dull your sparkle.

Marilyn Monroe

Some people have been unkind. If I say I want to grow as an actress, they look at my figure. If I say I want to develop, to learn my craft, they laugh. Somehow they don’t expect me to be serious about my work.

Marilyn Monroe