I wish I knew why I am so anguished.

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

I restore myself when I'm alone.

I'll think I have a few wonderful friends and all of a sudden, ooh, here it comes. They do a lot of things. They talk about you to the press, to their friends, tell stories, and you know, it's disappointing.

Always remember to smile and look up at what you got in life.

Hollywood parties not only confuse me, but they often disillusion me. The disillusion comes when I meet a movie star I’ve been admiring since childhood. I always thought that movie stars were exciting and talented people full of special personality. Meeting one of them at a party I discover usually that he (or she) is colorless and even frightened. I’ve often stood silent at a party for hours listening to my movie idols turn into dull and little people.

I myself would like to become more disciplined within my work.