THE HYPE CANDLE IN THE WIND? MARILYN MONROE STILL HERE FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER.We knew her as Marilyn Monroe on the silver screen, on the cover of hundreds of movie magazines and in thousands of news clips. You didn't have to be a movie buff to know that her real name was Norma Jean The term Norma Jean can refer to several people:
Thus, a postcard addressed to her half-sister Berniece, with 40-plus words inscribed in·scribe tr.v. in·scribed, in·scrib·ing, in·scribes 1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. in neat printing and signed ``Norma Jeane,'' has been priced at a starting figure of $10,000 at Sotheby's online auction of personal items of Marilyn Monroe. The memorabilia, which includes letters, family photographs, a parking pass from 20th Century Fox issued to ``Norma Jean Dougherty,'' several items of clothing and the Jean Louis Jean Louis (born Jean Louis Berthauldt, October 5, 1907, Paris, France - April 20, 1997, Palm Springs, California, USA) was a U.S. costume designer and multiple Academy Award nominee in Costume Design. costume sketch of the dress worn by Marilyn when she sang ``Happy Birthday'' to JFK in 1962, are from the collection of Marilyn's half-sister, Berniece Miracle, and her niece, Mona Miracle. If you're a Marilyn fan and thinking about bidding on one of the mementos, get out your platinum card. The studio lot parking pass is expected to fetch in the neighborhood of $4,000 to $6,000. A vintage photograph of a dark-haired 16-year-old Norma Jean smiling demurely de·mure adj. de·mur·er, de·mur·est 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. 2. Affectedly shy, modest, or reserved. See Synonyms at shy1. in a simple eyelet wedding gown standing next to her new husband, James Dougherty James Edward Dougherty (April 12, 1921 in Los Angeles, California - August 15, 2005 in San Rafael, California) was the first husband of Marilyn Monroe. Biography Dougherty was the youngest of five children of Edward and Ethel Dougherty, who had moved there from Colorado. , on June 19, 1942, begins bidding at $6,000; the gown at $60,000. You can view and bid on Monroe's items through March 1 at Sothebys.com (www.sothebys.com). For information regarding the auction, call Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman at (212) 774-5304 or e-mail her at marianna.klaiman(at)sothebys.com. - Marilee Reyes QUOTABLE quot·a·ble adj. Suitable for or worthy of quoting: a quotable slogan; a quotable pundit. quot ``Watch out for the big bad entertainment industry that's going to eat you up. That's the hardest part of 'Survivor' - after the show is over, without question - harder than being on the show, harder than eating bugs and rats.'' - Colleen Haskell from the original ``Survivor,'' speaking to People magazine on the advice she'd give to the new crew YOU GO, GIRLS: These days it seems little girls no longer dream of being princesses; instead, they dream of becoming pop stars like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera. Now Pantene, the company that makes shampoo and other hair-care products, has set up a competition, hoping to find the next big thing. If you are a female singer/songwriter (solo or fronting a group) between the ages of 14 and 24, go to www.pro-voice.com for an entry form for your chance to win a recording contract, multiple performances as the opening act for a major star, distribution of your song on the Pantene Pro-Voice CD, a new Ford Focus and a $10,000 endowment for your high school music department. All applicants must write and perform an original song in any music genre. Entry deadline is April 30, so get that tape recorded and in the mail. - Daily News POOCHY PULCHRITUDE pul·chri·tude n. Great physical beauty and appeal. [Middle English pulcritude, from Latin pulchrit : Get ready to watch thousands of groomed beauties strut their stuff. No, we're not talking about New York's runway models or Miss America contestants. We're talking about the 2,500 four-legged stars of the 125th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day benched conformation show that takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City every year. Dog owners from around the world come to show their dogs. Dogs are judged closely by eminent American Kennel Club (AKC) judges. at Madison Square Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference . For dog owners, breeders and those who just love canines, this is the event. About 158 breeds will compete this year for the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. ``Best of Show'' prize beginning Monday with the working, terrier, toy and nonsporting groups, and continuing Tuesday with the herding, sporting and hound groups. The show is broadcast on USA beginning at 8 p.m. each night. Trust us, if nothing else, you'll be amazed at how doggone dog·gone Informal tr. & intr.v. dog·goned, dog·gon·ing, dog·gones To damn. interj. & n. Damn. adv. & adj. also dog·goned Damned. serious these people (and dogs) are about this competition. - Daily News CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1) Autographed photo of the young Marilyn Monroe. (2) Mr. and Mrs. James Dougherty on their wedding day. (3) Postcard from ``Norma Jeane.'' (4) Studio lot parking pass. Photos courtesy of Sothebys.com of items from the collections of Berniece and Mona Miracle. (5) no caption (dog) (6) COLLEEN HASKELL |
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