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Unfortunately, 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

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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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