Need a laugh? Revisit the best Mae West one-liners before the premiere tonight! | American Masters

Brooklyn born, Mae West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned over seven decades. Considered a sex symbol, she was known for her breezy sexual independence and her lighthearted bawdy double entendres, often delivered in a husky contralto voice. She was originally active in vaudeville and on stage in New York City before moving to Los Angeles to begin a career in the film industry. She was one of the most controversial movie stars of her day;