'He is already your slave. This would make him mine.'

John Steinbeck writes to Marilyn Monroe, and others.

It’s the anniversary of John Steinbeck’s death, so I’m sending you a few gems from his letters¹: an autograph request he once sent to Marilyn Monroe; proof that the “my dog ate my homework” excuse has been used even by those at the top of their game; a timeless slice of advice he once gave to his lovesick son; and an also timeless but far less heartwarmi…