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I've always been drawn to Marilyn Monroe, but certain aspects of her story may be too sad to tell.

I wrote a novel called 'Blonde,' which is about Norma Jean Baker, who becomes Marilyn Monroe, which I called a fictitious biography. That uses the material as if it were myth - that Marilyn Monroe is like this mythical figure in our culture.

I just feel a connection with Marilyn Monroe. I just love her. I just completely feel what she went through.

I used to devour biographies of people like Natalie Wood and Marilyn.

I have, for a very long time, been a huge admirer of Marilynne Robinson, whose work I just love.

My favorite actress is Marilyn Monroe.

I read a bit of Ray Bradbury when I was a younger man. I don't read a lot of fiction anymore... like, none.

I read everything: fiction, history, science, mathematics, biography, travel.

I read a lot of fiction.

Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.