Quote by Marilyn Monroe

What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can't I just be an ordinary woman?

What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can't I just be an

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This quote reflects Marilyn Monroe's desire to experience a sense of normalcy and escape the burdens that came with her fame. She questions the value of her iconic status, yearning for a life devoid of constant public scrutiny. Monroe longs to shed her celebrity identity and be an ordinary woman, suggesting that even fame and fortune come with their own set of challenges and limitations.

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