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

— Marilyn Monroe

I don't mind being burdened with being glamorous and sexual. Beauty and femininity are ageless and can't be contrived, and glamour, although the manufacturers won't like this, cannot be manufactured. Not real glamour; it's based on femininity.

— Marilyn Monroe

I don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.

— Marilyn Monroe

If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.

— Marilyn Monroe

If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.

— Marilyn Monroe

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

— Marilyn Monroe

I have never cared especially for outdoor sports and have no desire to excel at tennis, swimming, or golf. I'll leave those things to the men.

— Marilyn Monroe

I have noticed... that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women.

— Marilyn Monroe

I have too many fantasies to be a housewife.... I guess I am a fantasy.

— Marilyn Monroe

I know I will never be happy, but I know I can be gay!

— Marilyn Monroe