"There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights"

Marilyn Monroe's quote speaks to the feeling of disbelief and awe that includes seeing one's name in lights. She was shocked to see her name up in lights and thought that somebody had slipped up. In spite of the enjoyment of seeing her name in lights, she reminded herself that she was not a star. This quote speaks with the humility and self-awareness that Marilyn Monroe had, regardless of her fame. It also speaks with the power of seeing one's name in lights, as it can be a pointer of the hard work and commitment that has actually gone into attaining success. Despite her popularity, Marilyn Monroe was still able to remain grounded and humble.