(about her teen years) My admirers all said the same thing in different ways. It was my fault, their wanting to kiss and hug me.

I don't understand why people aren't a little more generous with each other.

It is wonderful to have someone praise you, to be desired.

I never used to bother with exercises. Now I spend at least 10 minutes each morning working out with small weights

I guess I have always been deeply terrified to really be someone's wife since I know from life one cannot love another, ever, really.

What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can't I just be an ordinary woman?

I won't be satisfied until people want to hear me sing without looking at me. Of course, that doesn't mean I want them to stop looking.