Date of Birth: August 17, 1893 Date of Death: November 22, 1980
Mae West first became known for her success in vaudeville and the New York stage. She was well known for her sometimes coarse and shocking sayings. She began entertaining crowds in churches and on stage at age five. She won a number of local talent contests and began her professional career at age fourteen. West was arrested on moral charges for starring on Broadway in a play she wrote, produced and directed which was titled “Sex”.
I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. ~ Mae West
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. ~ Mae West
You are never too old to become younger! ~ Mae West
I'm single because I was born that way. ~ Mae West
Sex is an emotion in motion. ~ Mae West
There are no good girls gone wrong - just bad girls found out. ~ Mae West
Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often. ~ Mae West
I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing. ~ Mae West
Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from. ~ Mae West
Getting married is like trading in the adoration of many for the sarcasm of one. ~ Mae West
A dame that knows the ropes isn't likely to get tied up. ~ Mae West
Good sex is like good bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand. ~ Mae West
Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. ~ Mae West
Ladies who play with fire must remember that smoke gets in their eyes. ~ Mae West
When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better. ~ Mae West
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. ~ Mae West
It's not the men in your life that matters, it's the life in your men. ~ Mae West
Don't marry a man to reform him - that's what reform schools are for. ~ Mae West
Too much of a good thing can be wonderful! ~ Mae West
I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it. ~ Mae West
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. ~ Mae West