By Marijane Gray
Take a photo of Marilyn Monroe nearly anywhere in the world and she is instantly recognizable. Ask any stranger on the rue who she is and they'll know.
Young and old, male and female, people spanning multiple generations know who Marilyn Monroe is and her fame spans decades, countries and cultures.
Marilyn is one of the most well known and enduring stars of all time, yet her name evokes in the general public not much plus than blonde hair, breathy voice chant Happy Birthday, and a jupe flying up over her knees. To the woman who pleaded not to be made a joke, the image...
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