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I like a man who's good, but not too good - for the good die young, and I hate a dead one.
Mae West
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"I like a man who's good, but not too good - for the good die young, and I hate a dead one."
— Mae West #deathmortality

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I like a man who's good, but not too good - for the good die young, and I hate a dead one.

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I like a man who's good, but not too good - for the good die young, and I hate a dead one. — Mae West

About Mae West

Mae West was a Actress from United States (1893–1980).

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Who said "I like a man who's good, but not too good - for the good die young, and I hate…"?
This quote is attributed to Mae West, a Actress from United States.
When did Mae West live?
Mae West lived from 1893 – 1980.
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This quote touches on Death & Mortality. Browse more quotes on these themes from the categories page.