“ ‘Marilyn Would Have Eaten Me Alive.’ ” Article by Jane Shapiro. Village Voice, 11 October, 87–88. Report on Mailer’s appearance on Bob Cromie’s television show, “Book Beat,” where he discusses Marilyn Monroe and his biography (73.30) of her: “You know, you always live on the edge of mystery when you’re dealing with a beautiful woman.” See 73.39.