Please don't make me a joke. End the interview with what I believe. I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one... I want to be an artist, an actress with integrity... If fame goes by, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experienced, but that's not where I live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Monroe asks to be taken seriously as an artist rather than a punchline. She accepts fame as temporary but values the experience while prioritizing her integrity.
- In plain terms
- She wants respect for her work, not just laughs or fleeting popularity.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize professional integrity over temporary fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your professional identity?
- How do you handle public perception?
Another view
It can be hard to maintain integrity when the industry profits from your objectification.
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