Sylvia Syms was in a film premiere lineup when Marilyn Monroe cried out: “My shoulder strap’s snapped.” Anthony Quayle told Sylvia: “Take Marilyn to the Ladies and get it fixed.”
“But I might miss seeing the Queen,” said Sylvia. “Just do it,” said Tony. In her clutch bag Sylvia had a safety pin – problem solved, and they all met the Queen.
