Mae West

Actress, Singer, Screenwriter

Mae West was a groundbreaking actress and playwright known for her sharp wit and bold exploration of love and independence in her work.

Born
August 17, 1893
Died
November 22, 1980
Quotes
231
Rank
#516

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"Dating means two things; disillusionment or a racing heart."

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"Dress gives one the outward sign from which people in general can, and often do, judge upon the inward state of mind and feelings."

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"I like a man what takes his time."

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"Virtue has its own reward, but no sale at the box office."

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"Women are as old as they feel and men are old when they lose their feelings."

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"Words should be used as tools of communication and not as a substitute for action"

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"Give a man free hands, and you'll know where to find them."

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"You may think you're in love when the passions of sex get hold of you, but if you didn't love the man before, you won't love him after. Like him, maybe, but not love him."

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"Well, the end of another busy day. I can't wait till I get back to bed. If that don't work I'll try to sleep."

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"I have found men who didn't know how to kiss. I've always found time to teach them."

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"I speak two languages, Body and English."

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"It takes two to get one in trouble."

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"Let men see what's coming to them, and women will get what's coming to them."

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"Kiss and make up-but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss."

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"I saw what a mess a lot of people could make of their lives when they're smitten. Some of them go temporarily insane. They find a person who they think holds the key to their happiness-the only key to their happiness... My work has always been my greatest happiness"

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"When it comes to finances, remember that there are no withholding taxes on the wages of sin."

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