Original artwork, not a still
My work is the only ground I’ve ever had to stand on. I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation — but I’m working on the foundation.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Marilyn Monroe says her work is the only solid footing she has known. She pictures her life as a tall structure missing its base. Then she adds that she's building that base now, which turns the admission into determination.
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