SextetteQuote Investigator: Exploring the Origin of QuotesThe Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations (1978)
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Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
— Mae West
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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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