Mae West, Klondike Annie (1936) Sometimes quoted as: ''"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."'.
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Between two evils, I generally like to pick the one I never tried before.
— Mae West on Evil
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Source: Wikiquote: "Evil" (W)
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About Mae West
Mary Jane West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress and playwright, most commonly known as "Mae" West.
About Mae West
Mary Jane West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress and playwright, most commonly known as "Mae" West.
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