1960s Quote by Debbie Reynolds

Marilyn [Monroe] was really mistreated.

— Debbie Reynolds

I don't think she [Marilyn Monroe] saw herself as victimized and a sex object. She knew how to contend with it. I'm sure she…

— Gail Levin

They've tried to manufacture other Marilyn Monroes and they will undoubtedly keep trying. But it won't work. She was an original.

— Billy Wilder

Like me, Marilyn Monroe had suffered at the hands of some not very nice men. She was used, unappreciated and struggled to find herself.…

— Holly Madison

[Marilyn Monroe] was a bit temperamental, a little diva-like, but she didn't deserve what she got.

— Debbie Reynolds

Marilyn was terrible to work with. I was fond of her, she was a nice girl, but she was a damaged girl. She was…

— Richard Widmark

Marilyn Monroe was no fun to work with. She would report to work around 5:00 in the evening. You've been in make-up since 8:30…

— Tony Randall

I know people who say Hollywood broke her heart, and all that, but I dont believe it. She was very observant and tough minded…

— George Cukor

When you've experienced the real Marilyn, it's difficult to watch a movie about her.' I didn't want to have the memories of my experience…

— Lawrence Schiller

She was an absolute genius as a comedic actress, with an extraordinary sense for comedic dialogue. It was a God-given gift. Believe me, in…

— Billy Wilder

Marilyn Monroe gave more to the still camera than any actress, any woman I've ever photographed; infinitely more patient, more demanding of herself and…

— Richard Avedon

Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.

— Lawrence Schiller