As far as talent goes, Marilyn Monroe was so minimally…
“As far as talent goes, Marilyn Monroe was so minimally gifted as to be almost unemployable, and anyone who holds to the opinion that she was a great natural comic identifies himself immediately as a dunce.”
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Marilyn Monroe lacked natural comedic talent; calling her great is foolish.
In simple terms: Monroe wasn’t naturally funny; praising her is misguided.
Don’t overestimate innate talent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- comedy analysis
- celebrity studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is talent more important than effort?
- How do we separate myth from reality?
Talent alone doesn’t guarantee success; training matters.