13 January, 2013

A memoir of Marilyn by Truman Capote

An Abbess in High-Heeled Shoes : People.com:
Marilyn (furious, frantic): What does the "S" stand for?

TC: "S." What "S"?

Marilyn: The "S" in William S. Paley.

TC: Oh, that "S." It doesn't stand for anything. He sort of tossed it in there for appearance sake.

Marilyn: It's just an initial with no name behind it? My goodness. Mr. Paley must be a little insecure.

TC: He twitches a lot. But let's get back to our mysterious scribe.

Marilyn: Stop it! You don't understand. I have so much to lose.

TC: Waiter, we'll have another Mumm's, please.

Marilyn: Are you trying to loosen my tongue?

TC: Yes. Tell you what. We'll make an exchange. I'll tell you a story, and if you think it's interesting, then perhaps we can discuss your writer friend.

Marilyn (tempted, but reluctant): What's your story about?