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That's the trouble, a sex symbol becomes a thing. But if I'm going to be a symbol of something, I'd rather it be sex than some of the things we've got symbols of... I hate to be a thing.

— Marilyn Monroe

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More quotes by Marilyn Monroe

I guess I never felt I affected people until I was in Korea.

Marilyn: a biography (1973)

Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.

The Films of Barbra Streisand (2001)

Say good-bye to Pat, say good-bye to Jack and say good-bye to yourself, because you're a nice guy.

An actress is not a machine, but they treat you like a machine. A money machine.

It's far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone — so far.

On Being Blonde (2007)

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