Marilyn Monroe — Quotes

“I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life.”

— Marilyn Monroe · This reflects Monroe's philosophy during interviews in the 1950s about reinventing herself and maintaining inner strength despite Hollywood's pressures.

“A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man.”

— Marilyn Monroe · Monroe expressed this sentiment in various interviews, reflecting her own desire for family and meaningful relationships outside of her career.

“I've been on a calendar, but never on time.”

— Marilyn Monroe · Monroe made this witty self-deprecating joke during 1950s interviews, acknowledging her reputation for being late to film sets.

“The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead.”

— Marilyn Monroe · This quote exemplifies Monroe's romantic ideals expressed in 1950s magazine interviews about what she valued in relationships.

“I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to let myself look like an old woman someday.”

— Marilyn Monroe · Monroe stated this in a 1960 interview, expressing her desire to age naturally rather than conform to Hollywood's beauty standards.

“If you can make a girl laugh, you can make her do anything.”

— Marilyn Monroe · Monroe shared this observation about humor and charm during multiple 1950s interviews about romance and relationships.

“I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood landscape, that if you wanted to succeed, you had to be like the men. I don't believe that anymore.”

— Marilyn Monroe · Monroe reflected on gender dynamics in Hollywood during later interviews in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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

— Marilyn Monroe · This statement encapsulates Monroe's personal philosophy expressed throughout interviews about embracing individuality and rejecting conformity.