Marilyn Monroe

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

If I can add, say, 10 great new violin concertos to the repertoire before I'm done, that will be truly exciting.