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[ "Gable 's widow , Kay , said to Louella Parsons that it had been the `` eternal waiting '' on the set of The Misfits that had added to his death , though she did not name Monroe .", "Gable 's widow , Kay , commented to Louella Parsons that it had been the `` eternal waiting '' on the set of The Misfits that had contributed to his death , though she did not name Monroe ." ]
[ "Her costumes , make-up and hair showed a character who lacked class .", "Her costumes , make-up and hair reflected a character who lacked sophistication , and Monroe provided deliberately mediocre singing and dancing ." ]
[ "Monroe 's star grew with her acting in films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , How to Marry a Millionaire , Some Like It Hot , and The Seven Year Itch .", "Her `` dumb blonde '' persona was used to comedic effect in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ( 1953 ) , How to Marry a Millionaire ( 1953 ) and The Seven Year Itch ( 1955 ) ." ]
[ "It is unclear whether the Goddards did not or could not take Norma Jeane with them ; nevertheless , Grace needed to find a home for her before they moved .", "The Goddards decided not to take Norma Jeane with them ( the reasoning why was never made clear ) ; thus Grace needed to find a home for her before they moved ." ]
[ "Marilyn Monroe ( 1 June 1926 â `` 5 August 1962 ) was an American actress , singer , and model .", "Marilyn Monroe ( pronounced or ; June 1 , 1926 - August 5 , 1962 ) , born Norma Jeane Mortenson , but baptized Norma Jeane Baker , was an American actress , singer and model ." ]
[ "According to Greenson , the marriage between Miller and Monroe was strained . He said that Miller appeared to genuinely care for Monroe and was willing to help her .", "According to Greenson , the marriage between Miller and Monroe was strained ; he said that Miller appeared to genuinely care for Monroe and was willing to help her , but that Monroe rebuffed while also expressing resentment towards him for not doing more to help her ." ]
[ "The two stars became friends , with Russell describing Monroe as `` very shy and very sweet and far more intelligent than people gave her credit for . ''", "The two stars became friends , with Russell describing Monroe as `` very shy and very sweet and far more intelligent than people gave her credit for '' ." ]
[ "By 1960 he had developed the short story into a screenplay , and thought of it as containing a good role for Monroe .", "By 1960 he had developed the short story into a screenplay , and envisaged it as containing a suitable role for Monroe ." ]
[ "Her salary for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was $ 18,000 , while Jane Russell ( who had no contract with any company ) was paid more than $ 100,000 .", "Her salary for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes amounted to $ 18,000 , while freelancer Jane Russell was paid more than $ 100,000 ." ]
[ "In 1948 , Monroe signed a six-month contract with Columbia Pictures . She was introduced to the studio 's head drama coach Natasha Lytess , who became her acting coach for several years .", "In 1948 , Monroe signed a six-month contract with Columbia Pictures and was introduced to the studio 's head drama coach Natasha Lytess , who became her acting coach for several years ." ]
[ "In O. Henry 's Full House for 20th Century Fox , released in August 1952 , Monroe had a single one-minute scene with Charles Laughton yet received top billing alongside him and the film 's other stars .", "In O. Henry 's Full House for 20th Century Fox , released in August 1952 , Monroe had a single one-minute scene with Charles Laughton , yet she received top billing alongside him and the film 's other stars , including Anne Baxter , Farley Granger , Jean Peters and Richard Widmark ." ]
[ "Mankiewicz later commented that he had seen an innocence in Monroe that he found appealing .", "Mankiewicz later commented that he had seen an innocence in her that he found appealing , and that this had confirmed his belief in her suitability for the role ." ]
[ "Simone Signoret noted in her autobiography the morbidity of Miller and Elia Kazan resuming their professional association `` over a casket . ''", "Simone Signoret noted in her autobiography the morbidity of Miller and Elia Kazan resuming their professional association `` over a casket '' ." ]
[ "She contacted DiMaggio , who helped her get released .", "She contacted DiMaggio , who secured her release ." ]
[ "She was able to phone Joe DiMaggio from the clinic , and he immediately traveled from Florida to New York to help her transfer to the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center .", "She was able to phone Joe DiMaggio from the clinic , and he immediately traveled from Florida to New York to facilitate her transfer to the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center ." ]
[ "He gave up his job in 1954 , mortgaged his home to finance Monroe , and allowed her to live with his family as they made a plan for the future of her career .", "He gave up his job in 1954 , mortgaged his home to finance Monroe , and allowed her to live with his family as they determined the future course of her career ." ]
[ "They would go to the movies together , forming the basis for Norma Jeane 's fascination with films and the actors on the screen .", "They would go to the movies together , forming the basis for Norma Jeane 's fascination with the cinema and the stars on screen ." ]
[ "They elope at San Francisco City Hall on January 14 , 1954 .", "They eloped at San Francisco City Hall on January 14 , 1954 ." ]
[ "In February 1961 , Monroe entered the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic .", "In February 1961 , Monroe was admitted to the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic ." ]
[ "Gladys Baker had married a Martin E. Mortenson in 1924 , but they had separated before Gladys ' pregnancy .", "Gladys Baker had married a Martin E. Mortensen in 1924 , but they had separated before Gladys ' pregnancy ." ]
[ "Monroe returned to the set of Something 's Got to Give and filmed a scene in which she appeared nude in a swimming pool .", "Monroe returned to the set of Something 's Got to Give and filmed a sequence in which she appeared nude in a swimming pool ." ]
[ "Grace sent her to live in with her great-aunt , Olive Brunings .", "Disturbed by this , Grace sent her to live with her great-aunt , Olive Brunings in Compton , California ." ]
[ "Allan `` Whitey '' Snyder who saw her during the last week of her life , said Monroe was pleased by the roles available to her , and that she `` never looked better ( and ) was in great spirits . ''", "Allan `` Whitey '' Snyder who saw her during the last week of her life , said Monroe was pleased by the opportunities available to her , and that she `` never looked better ( and ) was in great spirits '' ." ]
[ "Monroe had three marriages .", "Monroe had three marriages , all of which ended in divorce ." ]
[ "The law was supported by Strasberg and the Screen Actors Guild , and established that non-family members may inherit rights of publicity through the residuary clause of the deceased 's will , provided that the person was a resident of California at the time of death .", "The legislation was supported by Anna Strasberg and the Screen Actors Guild , and established that non-family members may inherit rights of publicity through the residuary clause of the deceased 's will , provided that the person was a resident of California at the time of death ." ]
[ "Monroe starred in the low-budget musical Ladies of the Chorus .", "She starred in the low-budget musical Ladies of the Chorus ." ]
[ "In January 1964 , Miller 's play After The Fall opened , featuring a beautiful but slightly aggressive woman named Maggie .", "In January 1964 , Miller 's play After The Fall opened , featuring a beautiful and devouring shrew named Maggie ." ]
[ "In 1956 Arthur Miller had lived briefly in Nevada and wrote a short story about some of the local people he had met there , a divorced woman and some aging cowboys .", "In 1956 Arthur Miller had lived briefly in Nevada and wrote a short story about some of the local people he had become acquainted with , a divorced woman and some aging cowboys ." ]
[ "He accepted Hyde 's suggestion of Monroe for a small comedic role in All About Eve as Miss Caswell . Her role was as an aspiring actress , described by another character as a student of `` The Copacabana School of Dramatic Art '' .", "He accepted Hyde 's suggestion of Monroe for a small comedic role in All About Eve as Miss Caswell , an aspiring actress , described by another character as a student of `` The Copacabana School of Dramatic Art '' ." ]
[ "Illness prevented her from working for the remainder of the year . She underwent surgery to fix a blockage in her Fallopian tubes in May .", "Illness prevented her from working for the remainder of the year ; she underwent surgery to correct a blockage in her Fallopian tubes in May , and the following month underwent gallbladder surgery ." ]
[ "Wilder had experienced Monroe 's lateness , stage fright , and inability to remember lines during production of The Seven Year Itch .", "Wilder had experienced Monroe 's tardiness , stage fright , and inability to remember lines during production of The Seven Year Itch ." ]
[ "The studio 20th Century Fox filed a lawsuit against her for half a million dollars , . The studio 's vice president , Peter Levathes , issued a statement saying `` The star system has gotten way out of hand .", "The studio 20th Century Fox filed a lawsuit against her for half a million dollars , and the studio 's vice president , Peter Levathes , issued a statement saying `` The star system has gotten way out of hand ." ]
[ "Wanting a more unique name , Lyon suggested `` Marilyn , '' commenting that she reminded him of Marilyn Miller , the sexy 1920 's Broadway actress .", "Wanting a more alliterative sounding name , Lyon suggested `` Marilyn '' , commenting that she reminded him of Marilyn Miller , the sexy 1920 's Broadway actress ." ]
[ "His sister told the December 1952 Modern Screen Magazine that he left Monroe because she wanted to pursue modeling , after he had given her permission to do so . He confirmed Monroe 's story of the beginning of their relationship in an A&E Network Monroe documentary that his mother had asked him to marry her so that she would not be returned to an orphanage .", "Dougherty 's actions seem to contradict these claims : he remarried months after Monroe divorced him ; his sister told the December 1952 Modern Screen magazine that he left Monroe because she wanted to pursue modeling , after he initially gave her permission to do so ; he confirmed Monroe 's version of the beginning of their relationship in an A&E Network Monroe documentary that his mother had asked him to marry her so that she would not be returned to an orphanage ." ]
[ "On September 14 , 1954 , Monroe filmed the skirt-blowing scene for The Seven Year Itch in front of New York 's Trans-Lux Theater .", "On September 14 , 1954 , Monroe filmed the famed skirt-blowing scene for The Seven Year Itch in front of New York 's Trans-Lux Theater ." ]
[ "Time magazine compared her negatively to co-star Ethel Merman . Bosley Crowther of The New York Times said that Mitzi Gaynor had passed Monroe 's `` embarrassing to behold '' performance .", "Time magazine compared her unfavorably to co-star Ethel Merman , while Bosley Crowther for The New York Times said that Mitzi Gaynor had surpassed Monroe 's `` embarrassing to behold '' performance ." ]
[ "He appeared in the documentary The Century of the Self , and stated his disapproval of the psychological work being done on her before her death .", "He appeared in the documentary The Century of the Self , lamenting the psychological work being done on her before her death ." ]
[ "Monroe became very upset upon hearing the news . Miller and Monroe announced their engagement , partly in hopes that it would reduce the media interest they was around them .", "Monroe became hysterical upon hearing the news , and their engagement was announced , partly in the expectation that it would reduce the excessive media interest they were being subjected to ." ]
[ "He recalled his attempts at explaining a scene to Monroe , only to hear Strasberg say , `` Honey â '' just think of Coca-Cola and Frank Sinatra . ''", "He recalled his attempts at explaining a scene to Monroe , only to hear Strasberg interject , `` Honey â '' just think of Coca-Cola and Frank Sinatra . ''" ]
[ "During this time , the relationship between Monroe and Miller had developed . The couple was able to maintain their privacy for almost a year , but now the press began to write about them as a couple , and sometimes called them `` The Egghead and The Hourglass '' .", "During this time , the relationship between Monroe and Miller had developed , and although the couple were able to maintain their privacy for almost a year , the press began to write about them as a couple , often referred to as `` The Egghead and The Hourglass '' ." ]
[ "He discussed the problems he had during filming , saying `` Marilyn was so difficult because she was totally unpredictable .", "He discussed the problems he encountered during filming , saying `` Marilyn was so difficult because she was totally unpredictable ." ]
[ "In 1953 , he wrote an article called `` Marilyn Monroe Was My Wife '' for Photoplay , in which he said that she threatened to jump off the Santa Monica Pier if he left her .", "In 1953 , he wrote a piece called `` Marilyn Monroe Was My Wife '' for Photoplay , in which he claimed that she threatened to jump off the Santa Monica Pier if he left her ." ]
[ "Jim Dougherty was not aware of his wife 's new job . He only became aware of it when he discovered a shipmate of his admiring a photo of a sexy model in a magazine .", "Jim Dougherty was oblivious of his wife 's new job and only became aware of it when he discovered a shipmate of his admiring a photo of a sexy model in a magazine who turned out to be Norma Jeane ." ]
[ "In early 1938 , Grace sent her to live with yet another one of her aunts , Anna Lower , who lived in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles .", "In early 1938 , Grace sent her to live with yet another one of her aunts , Ana Lower , who lived in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles ." ]
[ "Monroe 's birth certificate names the father as Martin Edward Mortenson ( of Norwegian ancestry ) . His residence is listed as `` unknown '' .", "Monroe 's birth certificate names the father as Martin Edward Mortensen with his residence stated as `` unknown '' ." ]
[ "She appeared in Scudda Hoo !", "Monroe 's part in Scudda Hoo !" ]
[ "In March 1952 , Monroe faced a possible scandal when one of her nude photos from a 1949 session with photographer Tom Kelley was put in a calendar .", "In March 1952 , Monroe faced a possible scandal when one of her nude photos from a 1949 session with photographer Tom Kelley was featured in a calendar ." ]
[ "Over the following months , four films in which Monroe acted were released .", "Over the following months , four films in which Monroe featured were released ." ]
[ "The name Mortenson is listed as her last name on the birth certificate , but her mother immediately had it changed to Baker .", "The name Mortenson is listed as her surname on the birth certificate , although Gladys immediately had it changed to Baker , the surname of her first husband and which she still used ." ]
[ "Shooting begin in July 1960 , with most taking place in the hot Northern Nevada desert .", "Shooting commenced in July 1960 , with most taking place in the hot Northern Nevada desert ." ]
[ "Monroe began to leave the film set early and on several occasions failed to attend , but her attitude improved after Montand talked to her about it .", "Monroe began to leave the film set early and on several occasions failed to attend , but her attitude improved after Montand confronted her ." ]
[ "She later recalled that Monroe showed her dedication by rehearsing her dance routines each evening . However , she arrived late on set for filming every day .", "She later recalled that Monroe showed her dedication by rehearsing her dance routines each evening after most of the crew had left , but she arrived habitually late on set for filming ." ]
[ "Lyon , however , felt that the name `` Marilyn Monroe '' was sexy , had a `` nice flow , '' and would be `` lucky '' due to the double `` M '' and thus Norma Jeane Baker took the name Marilyn Monroe .", "Lyon , however , felt that the name `` Marilyn Monroe '' was sexy , had a `` nice flow '' , and would be `` lucky '' due to the double `` M '' and thus Norma Jeane Baker took the name Marilyn Monroe ." ]
[ "Patricia Seaton Lawford , the fourth wife of actor Peter Lawford , also deals with the Monroe â '' Kennedy matters in her 1988 biography of Peter Lawford , entitled The Peter Lawford Story .", "Patricia Seaton Lawford , the fourth wife of actor Peter Lawford , also deals with the Monroe-Kennedy matters in her 1988 biography of Peter Lawford , entitled The Peter Lawford Story ." ]
[ "In addition to Monroe 's problems , Montgomery Clift was often unable to perform due to illness . By the final day of shooting , Thelma Ritter was in hospital because of exhaustion .", "Making the film had proved to be an arduous experience for the actors ; in addition to Monroe 's distress , Montgomery Clift had frequently been unable to perform due to illness , and by the final day of shooting , Thelma Ritter was in hospital suffering from exhaustion ." ]
[ "She was ill with a virus as filming began . She suffered from high temperatures and sinusitis .", "She was ill with a virus as filming commenced , and suffered from high temperatures and recurrent sinusitis ." ]
[ "She returned to California and lived in a rented apartment as she recovered .", "She returned to California and lived in a rented apartment as she convalesced ." ]
[ "When reporters asked Monroe if she felt guilty about Gable 's death , she refused to answer . Journalist Sidney Skolsky recalled that in private Monroe said she felt regret for her poor treatment of Gable during filming and described her as being in `` a dark pit of despair . ''", "When reporters asked Monroe if she felt guilty about Gable 's death , she refused to answer , but the journalist Sidney Skolsky recalled that privately she expressed regret for her poor treatment of Gable during filming and described her as being in `` a dark pit of despair '' ." ]
[ "Unfortunately , by 1942 , the elderly Lower developed serious health problems , and thus Norma Jeane went back to live with the Goddards .", "By 1942 , the elderly Lower developed serious health problems , and thus Norma Jeane went back to live with the Goddards ." ]
[ "She referred to the events surrounding Arthur Miller 's appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 , and her studio 's warning that she would be `` finished '' if she showed public support for him . She commented , `` You have to start all over again .", "She referred to the events surrounding Arthur Miller 's appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 , and her studio 's warning that she would be `` finished '' if she showed public support for him , and commented , `` You have to start all over again ." ]
[ "The wedding was celebrated at the home of Miller 's agent , Kay Brown , in Westchester County , New York .", "Their nuptials were celebrated at the home of Miller 's literary agent , Kay Brown , in Westchester County , NY ." ]
[ "In October 1999 , Christie 's auctioned most of the items , including those recovered from Melson 's family . The action made US $ 13,405,785 .", "In October 1999 , Christie 's auctioned the bulk of Monroe 's effects , including those recovered from Melson 's nephew , netting US $ 13,405,785 ." ]
[ "Monroe and Miller became friends with Montand and his wife , actress Simone Signoret . The filming went well until Miller was required to travel to Europe on business .", "Monroe and Miller befriended Montand and his wife , actress Simone Signoret , and filming progressed well until Miller was required to travel to Europe on business ." ]
[ "Bosley Crowther of The New York Times said : `` Hold on to your chairs , everybody , and get set for a rattling surprise .", "Bosley Crowther of The New York Times proclaimed : `` Hold on to your chairs , everybody , and get set for a rattling surprise ." ]
[ "Maury Allen quoted New York Yankees employee Arthur Richman that Joe told him that the marriage went wrong from then .", "Maury Allen quoted New York Yankees PR man Arthur Richman that Joe told him that the marriage went wrong from then ." ]
[ "In 1937 , Grace took Monroe back to live with her , Goddard , and one of Goddard 's daughters from a previous marriage .", "In 1937 , Grace took Norma Jeane back to live with her , Goddard , and one of Goddard 's daughters from a previous marriage ." ]
[ "On May 4 , 2007 , a judge in New York ruled that Monroe 's rights of publicity ended at death .", "On May 4 , 2007 , a New York judge ruled that Monroe 's rights of publicity ended at her death ." ]
[ "Monroe often refused to take direction from Wilder , or insisted on numerous retakes of simple scenes until she was satisfied .", "Monroe consistently refused to take direction from Wilder , or insisted on numerous retakes of simple scenes until she was satisfied ." ]
[ "She was offered a six-month contract with a starting salary of $ 125 per week .", "She was offered a standard six-month contract with a starting salary of $ 125 per week ." ]
[ "While many photographers tried to show her sexy image , Greene presented her in more modest poses , and she was pleased with his work .", "While many photographers tried to emphasize her sexy image , Greene presented her in more modest poses , and she was pleased with his work ." ]
[ "It became her last completed film , The Misfits , directed by John Huston and costarring Clark Gable , Montgomery Clift , Eli Wallach and Thelma Ritter .", "It became her last completed film . The Misfits , directed by John Huston and costarring Clark Gable , Montgomery Clift , Eli Wallach and Thelma Ritter ." ]
[ "Monroe returned to Nevada and completed the film , but she became upset with Miller , and public fights were reported by the press .", "Monroe returned to Nevada and completed the film , but she became hostile towards Arthur Miller , and public arguments were reported by the press ." ]
[ "Her dispute with 20th Century Fox was resolved , and her contract renewed into a $ 1 million two-picture deal . Filming of Something 's Got to Give was scheduled to begin again in early fall 1962 .", "Her dispute with 20th Century Fox was resolved , and her contract renewed into a $ 1 million two-picture deal , and filming of Something 's Got to Give was scheduled to resume in early fall 1962 ." ]
[ "The press tried to figure out who the anonymous model was and commented that she closely resembled Monroe .", "The press speculated about the identity of the anonymous model and commented that she closely resembled Monroe ." ]
[ "Among the crowd was Joe DiMaggio , who was reported to have been very mad by the scene and the crowd watching .", "Among the crowd was Joe DiMaggio , who was reported to have been infuriated by the spectacle ." ]
[ "During her short time at Columbia , studio president Harry Cohn corrected a slight overbite she had .", "During her short stint at Columbia , studio head Harry Cohn softened her appearance somewhat by correcting a slight overbite she had ." ]
[ "Logan tried to get Monroe an Academy Award nomination and said good things about her professionalism until the end of his life .", "Logan championed Monroe for an Academy Award nomination and complimented her professionalism until the end of his life ." ]
[ "Instead , he stored them in a warehouse , and willed them to his widow , Anna .", "Instead , Strasberg stored them in a warehouse , and willed them to his widow , Anna ." ]
[ "In 1953 and 1954 , she was listed in the annual `` Quigley Poll of the Top Ten Money Making Stars . ''", "In 1953 and 1954 , she was listed in the annual `` Quigley Poll of the Top Ten Money Making Stars '' , which was compiled from the votes of movie exhibitors throughout the United States for the stars that had generated the most revenue in their theaters over the previous year ." ]
[ "Grace let Norma Jeane wear makeup and took her out to get her hair curled .", "Grace was captivated by Jean Harlow , and would let Norma Jeane wear makeup and take her out to get her hair curled ." ]
[ "While Dougherty was in the Merchant Marine , Monroe found employment in the Radioplane Munitions Factory .", "While Dougherty was in the Merchant Marine , Norma Jeane found employment in the Radioplane Munitions Factory ." ]
[ "In the 2004 documentary Marilyn 's Man , Dougherty made three new claims . He said that he invented the `` Marilyn Monroe '' persona .", "In the 2004 documentary Marilyn 's Man , Dougherty made three new claims : that he invented the `` Marilyn Monroe '' persona ; studio executives forced her to divorce him ; and that he was her true love and her `` dedicated friend for life '' ." ]
[ "Lawford 's first wife was Patricia Kennedy Lawford , the sister of John and Robert ; Lawford was very close to the Kennedy family for over a decade , including the time of Monroe 's death .", "Lawford 's first wife was Patricia Kennedy Lawford , a sister of John and Robert ; Lawford was very close to the Kennedy family for over a decade , including the time of Monroe 's death ." ]
[ "A photograph of DiMaggio visiting Monroe at the 20th Century Fox studio was printed in newspapers throughout the United States , and news of a romance between them created more interest in Monroe .", "A photograph of DiMaggio visiting Monroe at the 20th Century Fox studio was printed in newspapers throughout the United States , and reports of a developing romance between them generated further interest in Monroe ." ]
[ "In 1999 , Monroe was ranked as the sixth greatest female actress of all time by the American Film Institute .", "In 1999 , Monroe was ranked as the sixth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute ." ]
[ "Frightened that he might not come back alive , Norma Jeane begged him to give her a child before he left .", "Frightened that he might not come back alive , Norma Jeane begged him to try and get her pregnant before he left ." ]
[ "Her first was to James Dougherty . Her second married was to Joe DiMaggio .", "The first was to James Dougherty , the second to Joe DiMaggio , and lastly to Arthur Miller ." ]
[ "Elsie Poncher plans to take her husband 's body out of the crypt above and move him to an nearby plot .", "Elsie Poncher plans to exhume her husband and move him to an adjacent plot ." ]
[ "Throughout 1955 , Monroe studied with the Actors Studio . She discovered that one of her biggest issues in her career was her severe stage fright .", "Throughout 1955 , Monroe studied with the Actors Studio , and found that one of her biggest obstacles was her severe stage fright ." ]
[ "Darryl F. Zanuck considered that Monroe 's film potential was worth developing and cast her in Niagara as a woman scheming to murder her husband , played by Joseph Cotten .", "Darryl F. Zanuck considered that Monroe 's film potential was worth developing and cast her in Niagara , as a femme fatale scheming to murder her husband , played by Joseph Cotten ." ]
[ "Commenting that she wanted to `` push Liz Taylor off the magazine covers , '' she gave permission for several partially nude photographs to be published by Life .", "Commenting that she wanted to `` push Liz Taylor off the magazine covers '' , she gave permission for several partially nude photographs to be published by Life ." ]
[ "Her successful modeling career brought her to the attention of Ben Lyon , a 20th Century Fox executive . He arranged a screen test for her .", "Her successful modeling career brought her to the attention of Ben Lyon , a 20th Century Fox executive , who arranged a screen test for her ." ]
[ "Marlon Brando , in his autobiography Songs My Mother Taught Me , also said that he had had a relationship with her .", "Marlon Brando , in his autobiography Songs My Mother Taught Me , claimed that he had had a relationship with her ." ]
[ "Lyon did not like her name and chose `` Carole Lind '' as a stagename , after Carole Lombard and Jenny Lind . He soon decided it was not an appropriate choice .", "Lyon did not like the name Norma Jeane and chose `` Carole Lind '' as a stagename , after Carole Lombard and Jenny Lind , but he soon decided it was not an appropriate choice ." ]
[ "The final years of Monroe 's life were marked by illness and personal problems .", "The final years of Monroe 's life were marked by illness , personal problems , and a reputation for being unreliable and difficult to work with ." ]
[ "Of the finished movie , Monroe said , `` I think I deserve a better deal than a grade Z cowboy movie in which the acting finished second to the scenery and the CinemaScope process . ''", "Of the finished product , she commented , `` I think I deserve a better deal than a grade Z cowboy movie in which the acting finished second to the scenery and the CinemaScope process . ''" ]
[ "She later said that the experience had helped her get over a fear of performing in front of large crowds .", "She later commented that the experience had helped her overcome a fear of performing in front of large crowds ." ]
[ "When Strasberg felt Monroe was ready to give a performance in front of her peers , Monroe and Maureen Stapleton chose the opening scene from Eugene O'Neill 's Anna Christie . Monroe had performed poorly during each rehearsal , she was able to complete the performance without forgetting her lines .", "When Strasberg felt Monroe was ready to give a performance in front of her peers , Monroe and Maureen Stapleton chose the opening scene from Eugene O'Neill 's Anna Christie , and although she had faltered during each rehearsal , she was able to complete the performance without forgetting her lines ." ]
[ "Called upon to identify communists he was association with , Miller refused and was charged with contempt of Congress .", "Called upon to identify communists he was acquainted with , Miller refused and was charged with contempt of Congress ." ]
[ "The film did not make back its production costs and was poorly received .", "The film failed to recover its production costs and was poorly received ." ]