MM would have been 28. Who cares how old Steinbeck was (but for those who do, he was 53).
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John Steinbeck's Letter to Marilyn Monroe. April 28, 1955
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He had an interesting style and approach to the subject - a non-fictional character but with a near mythical status.
Fred’s ? Needs an answer!
Fred’s ? Needs an answer!
I can't answer Fred's question but I am reliably told that when I was a toddler, I sat in Marilyn Monroe's lap. My father was an editor at the Philadelphia Herald (the main Philly paper of the day) and he somehow knew MM, who visited our house. No pic, and I have no personal recollection, but why would they lie? Sadly I was too young to fully enjoy it.
Just for the heck of it, I submitted this request to Copilot:
Write a dryly humorous letter from John Steinbeck, in the style of John Steinbeck, to Marilyn Monroe, requesting an autographed photograph of Marilyn Monroe for Steinbeck's young nephew.
Here's what came back:
Dear Miss Monroe,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits, or at least in a state of tolerable discontent. I write to you today with a request that may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, but is of great importance to a young soul who still believes in the magic of autographs and the infallibility of heroes.
My nephew, a lad of tender years and boundless enthusiasm, has recently discovered the world beyond his backyard and has taken a particular interest in your esteemed self. He has, in his youthful exuberance, expressed a desire to possess an autographed photograph of you. I must admit, I find his request both charming and slightly bewildering, as I have always believed that true admiration is best expressed through silent reverence rather than the accumulation of signed memorabilia.
Nevertheless, I am but a humble scribe in the service of a child's dreams, and thus I find myself penning this missive. Should you find it within your capacity to fulfill this request, you will undoubtedly earn the undying gratitude of a young boy who still believes in the magic of the written word and the power of a signature.
In closing, I offer my thanks for your time and consideration. May your days be filled with the quiet satisfaction of a job well done, and may you continue to inspire the next generation of dreamers and scribes.
Yours sincerely,
John Steinbeck
Write a dryly humorous letter from John Steinbeck, in the style of John Steinbeck, to Marilyn Monroe, requesting an autographed photograph of Marilyn Monroe for Steinbeck's young nephew.
Here's what came back:
Dear Miss Monroe,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits, or at least in a state of tolerable discontent. I write to you today with a request that may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, but is of great importance to a young soul who still believes in the magic of autographs and the infallibility of heroes.
My nephew, a lad of tender years and boundless enthusiasm, has recently discovered the world beyond his backyard and has taken a particular interest in your esteemed self. He has, in his youthful exuberance, expressed a desire to possess an autographed photograph of you. I must admit, I find his request both charming and slightly bewildering, as I have always believed that true admiration is best expressed through silent reverence rather than the accumulation of signed memorabilia.
Nevertheless, I am but a humble scribe in the service of a child's dreams, and thus I find myself penning this missive. Should you find it within your capacity to fulfill this request, you will undoubtedly earn the undying gratitude of a young boy who still believes in the magic of the written word and the power of a signature.
In closing, I offer my thanks for your time and consideration. May your days be filled with the quiet satisfaction of a job well done, and may you continue to inspire the next generation of dreamers and scribes.
Yours sincerely,
John Steinbeck
I like the original better. Especially the last paragraph.
