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Who was the bigger movie star? Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor?
Marilyn Monroe, the eternal victim, ‘the waif’ which is what she called herself.
Apr 18 • 
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I saw his round mouth's crimson deepen as it fell
Wilfred Owen
Apr 26 • 
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Have we fallen out of love with celebrities?
Watching Katy Perry gush about her trip into space - ‘I’m so proud of me!’ - turned my stomach.
Published on Annette Gordon • Apr 19
Have we fallen out of love with celebrities?
Watching Katy Perry gush about her trip into space - ‘I’m so proud of me!’ - turned my stomach.
Apr 19 • 
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Jane's words: candid
This is one of those words to make you lean in, jump your chair closer to listen with attention.
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