"I am invariably late for appointments - sometimes as much as two hours. I've tried to change my ways but the things that make me late are too strong, and too pleasing"

Marilyn Monroe's quote talks to her trouble in handling her time and her tendency to be late for consultations. She acknowledges that she has actually tried to alter her methods, but the important things that make her late are too strong and too pleasing for her to withstand. This suggests that she is most likely putting things off and putting off jobs that she discovers undesirable or challenging. It also implies that she is likely focusing on activities that bring her satisfaction and delight over those that are required and mundane. Her quote talks to her problem in managing her time and her tendency to prioritize satisfaction over obligation.