Author: Mae West Page 2

I've been on more laps than a napkin.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Situations

Whenever I’m caught between two evils, I take the one I never tried.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
TV/Movie Quotes

A man in love is like a clipped coupon… it's time to cash in.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Emotions Love Men People

I go for two kinds of men… the kind with muscles, and the kind without.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
TV/Movie Quotes

A dame that knows the ropes isn't likely to get tied up.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Activities Sex

I used to be Snow White… but I drifted.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
TV/Movie Quotes

Girls, give all your gentlemen friends an even break, even if you have to break them in the attempt.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Characteristics Men

Love thy neighbor… and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Appearance Body Love People

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Characteristics

I’ve been in Who’s Who, and I know what’s what, but it’ll be the first time I ever made the dictionary.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Miscellaneous

Why don't you come up and see me sometime, when I got nothing on but the radio?

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Clothing Dating Relationships

It takes two to get one in trouble.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
TV/Movie Quotes

I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Things

Saving love doesn't bring any interest.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Emotions Love Money

Virtue has its own reward, but no box office.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Characteristics

I speak two languages, Body and English.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Body Communication Language

Wayne Carter: Aren’t you forgetting that you’re married?

Flower Belle: I’m doin’ my best.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Marriage TV/Movie Quotes

Cultivate your curves – they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Appearance Body

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Characteristics People

Don't let a man put anything over on you except an umbrella.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Men People Things

Jeff Badger: I wonder what kind of a woman you really are.

Flower Belle Lee: Too bad, but I can’t give out samples.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
TV/Movie Quotes