“Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.”

Telegram, turning down a party invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy (13 June 1962)

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American actress, model, and singer 1926–1962

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