Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Favorite Marilyn film: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

What do you and Marilyn have in common? The main traits I feel that I have in common with Marilyn are that she had such a strong desire to be happy, to be loved, and to learn.

Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller or JFK: I choose Arthur Miller because I am such a huge fan of his work as a playwright. I’ve been lucky to have had hands-on experience with his work since I’ve performed in both “Death of a Salesman” and “A View from the Bridge.” His work both intrigues me and moves me emotionally, and that is all I can ask for.

What has Marilyn taught you? Marilyn has taught me to be unafraid; she has taught me to be proud to be a woman; and she has also taught me to have hope for the future.

‘To me, Marilyn is… untouchable. Her image and story will not soon be forgotten. I believe she still lives in the ways that she still inspires, intrigues, and mystifies people today. Classic beauty is timeless and Marilyn taught us how to do that best. And, imitation is the highest form of flattery.‘

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