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… - Marilyn Monroe

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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.

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About Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; 1 June 1926 – 5 August 1962) was an American actress, singer and model.

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Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson
Alternative Names: Norma Jeane Dougherty • Noma Jeane DiMaggio • Marilyn Monroe Miller • Norma Jean Miller • Mėrilin Monro • Norma Jean Mortenson Miller • Norma Jean Mortenson Dougherty • Norma Jean Mortenson • Norma Jean Baker • Norma Jean Mortenson Di Maggio • MM • Norma Jeane Baker
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Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.
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