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Marilyn Monroe

I once wanted to prove myself by being a great actress. Now I want to prove that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll be a great actress.

Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe is saying that her initial goal was to gain recognition through her talent as an actress, but she later realized that being understood and accepted as a real person is more important. Only after establishing her true identity and self-worth does she believe she can achieve greatness in her acting career.

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