Having a child, that's always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child.

— Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul. I know, because I turned down the first offer often enough and held out for the fifty cents.

— Marilyn Monroe

Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives.

— Marilyn Monroe

I am alone I am always alone no matter what.

— Marilyn Monroe

I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. Furthermore, I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love.

— Marilyn Monroe

I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.

— Marilyn Monroe

I am not a victim of emotional conflicts. I am human.

— Marilyn Monroe

I could never pretend something I didn't feel. I could never make love if I didn't love, and if I loved I could no more hide the fact than change the color of my eyes.

— Marilyn Monroe

I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few infamous people being present because they make good listeners.

— Marilyn Monroe

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!

— Marilyn Monroe