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Don't come crawlin' to a man for love-he likes to get a run for his money.

Mae West

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Mae West
Age: 87 †
Born: 1893
Born: August 17
Died: 1980
Died: November 22
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I didn't discover curves I only uncovered them.
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I only have 'yes' men around me. Who needs 'no' men?
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