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The early years of Monroe's career were marked by dreams and aspirations shared with friends over coffee at Schwab's drugstore. Despite her allure and talent, Monroe struggled with her self-image and was often plagued by doubts about her abilities as an actress. Her friend recalls that Monroe began studying under coaches and attended acting classes, believing that her appearance was her primary asset. This need for validation stemmed from her feelings of inadequacy throughout her tumultuous childhood.