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" Depending upon my activities, I sleep between five and ten hours every night. I sleep in an extra-wide single bed, and I use only one heavy down comforter over me, summer or winter. I have never been able to wear pajamas or creepy nightgowns; they disturb my sleep. "

Marilyn Monroe

Night

Down

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Then

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Growing Up

Sex

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Without

Clothes

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Hide

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Most

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