Mae West Quotes - Too Hot for Hollywood
Mae West quotes come from a woman was ahead of her time...in uninhibited speech, scandalous monologues, and open, unbridled sexual content.Wikipedia Commons Image
Mae couldn't have come onto the public scene at a better time. The Roaring 20s rolled out the red carpet for women who were more outspoken, and more openly sexual, than their feminine predecessors.
But it wouldn't take long for Mae to press even those boundaries.
Mae West Quotes Flirt with Censorship
Quotes by Mae West are products of a Vaudeville and Broadway actress who proved to be too spicy for traditional Hollywood avenues. That didn't stop her from scoring a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, or from acting opposite steamy leading men like Cary Grant - but her journey wasn't seamless. Her first play, aptly named Sex, ended in her being arrested on obscenity charges. Her next endeavor, Diamond Lil, was tagged as too indecent for the silver screen. Hollywood wasn't waiting with open arms.West's need to direct scenes to fit her own acting style dominated Hollywood sets. Her frustration with censors and restrictions were validated when her films' acclaims began to plummet. The public wanted the Mae they had seen and heard before the censors stifled her. They wanted candid, outspoken, and liberated Mae.
Mae West Quotes Reborn with Sexual Revolution
With long hair, daisies, and sexual freedom, a rebirth of the original Mae West was felt. The 60s and 70s' acceptance of free love spurred small re-openings of Mae's films. This opened the door for her to perform in two more films (Myra Breckinridge and Sextette) for her new-found fans.
Mae West quotations are filled with pun, irony, and dual meanings; quotes from Mae West mingle sex appeal, humor, and intelligence. You'll never be disappointed by a Mae West quote, just as her contemporaries were never disappointed in the essence of Mae.
Mae West Quick Facts
Born: August 17, 1893 (Mary Jane West)
Died: November 22, 1980
Nationality: American
Education: few years of grammar school
Occupations: actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedienne
Interests/Hobbies: spiritualism, art, men
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Your Top Ten Mae West Quotes:
"A hard man is good to find." - Mae West
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"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before." - Mae West
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"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" - Mae West
"I wrote the story myself. It's all about a girl who lost her reputation but never missed it." - Mae West
"A man's kiss is his signature." - Mae West
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"I've been rich and I've been poor. Believe me, rich is better." - Mae West
"Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often." - Mae West
"I have found men who didn't know how to kiss. I've always found time to teach them." - Mae West
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