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Hollywood was like a mouse being followed by a cat called television.
Mae West
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Mae West
Age: 87 †
Born: 1893
Born: August 17
Died: 1980
Died: November 22
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Mary Jane West
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I enjoyed the courtroom as just another stage but not so amusing as Broadway.
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I wrote the story myself. It's all about a girl who lost her reputation but never missed it.
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All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else.
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Girls, give all your gentlemen friends an even break, even if you have to break them in the attempt.
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I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.
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I don't like myself, I'm crazy about myself.
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I consider sex a misdemeanor, the more I miss, de meaner I get.
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I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action.
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When women go wrong, men go right after them.
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