Marilyn Monroe: 8 quotes on her birthday

On June 1, 2012 – which would have been the movie star's 86th birthday – here are 8 of Marilyn Monroe's most often repeated quotes.

7. Punctuality

Actor Tony Curtis (l.) and Marilyn Monroe (r.) on the set of 'Some Like It Hot' United Artists/AP

"I’ve been on a calendar, but I’ve never been on time."

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