Mae West (1893-1980)

Mary Jane "Mae" West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned more than seven decades. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often delivering her lines in a distinctive contralto voice. West began performing in vaudeville and on stage in New York City before moving on to film in Los Angeles.

Quotes

When I'm good, I'm very, very good. When I'm bad, I'm better.
It is better to looked over than overlooked.
When I'm good I'm great, when I'm bad I'm excellent.
I have found men who didn't know how to kiss.
I've always found time to teach them.
I was Snow White, but I drifted.
He who hesitates is a damned fool.
Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.

Marriage
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.

Evil
Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.
I used to be Snow White -- but I drifted.
Say what you want about long dresses, but they cover a multitude of shins.
Keep a diary, and someday it'll keep you.
I feel like a million tonight --- but one at a time.
When women go wrong, men go right after them.
It's not the men in my life that count, it's the life in my men.
It is better to be looked over than overlooked.
I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it.
It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean.
Loves conquers all things except poverty and toothache.