Icons of the 20th Century

1. Marilyn Monroe

(June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962)

An American actress, singer, model and showgirl.

Famous for: Gentlemen Prefer Blonds 1953

                    How to Marry a Millionaire 1953

Bus Stop 1956

The Prince and the Showgirl 1957

Some Like it Hot 1959

Married to baseball player Joe DiMaggio (1954-1954 - divorced)  and playwright and essayist Arthur Miller (1956- 1961 - divorced).Also rumored to have had an affair with both Kennedy brothers and Frank Sinatra along with other famous celebrities at the time.

Quotes: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” 


“A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.” 


“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”


“The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.” 


“I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.” 


“She was a girl who knew how to be happy even when she was sad. And that’s important—you know ” 


“I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it.” 


“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.” 


“Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” 


“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” 


“This life is what you make it. Not matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, somg go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And babve, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up becuase if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”