Marilyn Monroe — "I was never used to being alone. I always had someone around."

"I knew I was an unwanted baby. I knew I was unwanted when I was born, and all my life I've never been wanted. I've always been the property of someone else."

"I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let people fool themselves."

"I am not a phenomenon. I am a natural woman."

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my bes…"

"Please don't make me a joke… I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one. I want to be an artist, an actress with integrity."