That's the way you feel when you're beaten inside. You don't feel angry at those who've beaten you. You just feel ashamed.

Dreaming about being an actress, is more exciting then being one.

I don't think sun-tanned skin is any more attractive than white skin, or any healthier, for that matter

I don't look at myself as a commodity, but I'm sure a lot of people have.

I never wanted to be Marilyn - it just happened. Marilyn's like a veil I wear over Norma Jeane.

You might as well make yourself fly as to make yourself love.

If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere.