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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Miss Caswell: The Original ‘Arm Candy’
Marilyn Monroe was the inspiration for the expression ‘arm candy’, which refers to any woman who decorates the arm of a man – to the envy of other men who see them together. Chicago journalist Marcia Froelke Coburn was commenting … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged All About Eve, Arm Candy, Marcia Froelke Coburn, Marilyn Monroe
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Saving Abel Inspired by Marilyn
US rockers Saving Abel‘s recent single, ‘Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)’ was inspired by Marilyn: “As we were in the studio, I was reading some quotes from Marilyn Monroe, which I do give her credit for because she’s awesome and … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Rumours
Tagged Marilyn Monroe, Quotes, Saving Abel, Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)
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Washing Dishes With Marilyn
Martha Coigney, who worked at the Actor’s Studio in the late 1950s, recalls meeting Marilyn Monroe there. One of Coigney’s many tasks at the Actors Studio was to stop students who arrived late for class from entering the room until … Continue reading
Posted in Memories & Anecdotes, Theatre
Tagged Actor's Studio, Elia Kazan, Lee Strasberg, Marilyn Monroe, Martha Coigney
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Framed MM Prints at TK Maxx
Snapped in the Perth store by Fraser, priced at £24.99 And another, in Dundee!
Marilyn at Evolution
Evolution is a gift shop with a difference; all goods are ethically made or fair trade, and the company is non-profit, funding social projects worldwide. Check your local branch for Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. Here are some of my recent finds… … Continue reading