West Monroe

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    Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.
    —Paul West (b. 1930)

    First, I’m trying to prove to myself that I’m a person. Then maybe I’ll convince myself that I’m an actress.
    —Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962)