Mae West quotes - page 3

Mae West was an American actress, playwright, and sex symbol, renowned for her bold wit and comedic timing. Her groundbreaking performances challenged social norms and censorship in the early 20th century. She paved the way for female empowerment and remains an icon of Hollywood history. Here are 158 of her quotes:

I enjoyed the courtroom as just another stage but not so amusing as Broadway. (Mae West)
I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. View quote
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It is better to be looked over than overlooked. View quote
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I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action. View quote
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Love thy neighbor - and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier. View quote
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I've always had a weakness for foreign affairs. View quote
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Women with "pasts" interest men because men hope that history will repeat itself. View quote
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Sex with love is the greatest thing in life. But sex without love- that's not so bad either. View quote
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It isn't what I do, but how I do it. It isn't what I say, but how I say it, and how I look when I do it and say it. View quote
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I'm no angel, but I've spread my wings a bit. View quote
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Brains are an asset to the woman in love who's smart enough to hide 'em. (Mae West)
Men are my hobby. If I ever got married I'd have to give it up. View quote
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I have found men who didn't know how to kiss. I've always found time to teach them. View quote
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To her British lover about to climb in bed with 80-something Mae: She said that she hoped soon to be able to say what Paul Revere said - 'The British are coming'. This was the last one-liner Mae ever uttered on film. View quote
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A girl in the convertible is worth five in the phone book. View quote
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Good sex is like good Bridge... If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand. View quote
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To a young actor: How tall are you without your horse? Six foot, seven inches. Never mind the six feet. Let's talk about the seven inches! View quote
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A hard man is good to find. View quote
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Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie. View quote
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I feel like a million tonight. But one at a time. View quote
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Opportunity knocks for every man, but you have to give a woman a ring. (Mae West)
Keep a diary, and someday it'll keep you. View quote
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I've been things and seen places. View quote
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It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean. View quote
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Look your best - who said love is blind? View quote
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Occupation: American Actress
Born: August 17, 1893
Died: November 22, 1980
Quotes count: 158
Wikipedia: Mae West

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