Mary Jane West, popularly known as Mae West, was an American singer, playwright, screenwriter, actress and comedian who went on to become a glamour icon and remains one of the most talked about Hollywood personalities to this day. She had shown a special gift towards the performing arts right from the time that she was a child. West emerged as a big star in the vaudeville circuit and was particularly famous for her wit which was often spiced with a lot of double entendres. Her wit made her a hugely popular star in depression-era audience but at the same time it proved to be controversial and also attracted calls for censorship from certain quarters. West had a career that lasted for around 70 years during the course of which she became a Hollywood star as well as a writer for various radio and television shows. Her contributions to American cinema were recognized by the American Film Institute when she was included in the list of the greatest female stars in American cinema. West is considered to be the wittiest sex goddess and forthright women of her era. Many things she said or wrote have become quite famous as her quotes and thoughts and are quoted extensively. Her thoughts and quotations tackled the most serious and sensitive topics in the wittiest way. Here is a treasure trove of great quotes from Mae West’s life and work.
