TOP TEN SNARKY WOMEN HALL OF FAME

Mae West

(1892-1980) born on Aug 17 US actress. "She is famous for her sex appeal, frankness, and film with W.C. Field, "My Little Chickadee," 1940."

When choosing between two evils I always like to take the one I've never tried before.

Elizabeth Taylor

(1932-2011) born on Feb 27 English actress. "She was a child star in "National Velvet," 1944 and an adult star in "Cat of a Hot Tin Roof," 1958; founded Amer. Foundation for AIDS Research,

Roseanne Barr

(1952-____) born on Nov 3 US "actress, comedian". "She is a standup comedienne who turned actress in the TV series, "Roseanne," 1988; wrote "Roseanne: My Life as a Woman," 1989."

The thing women have got to learn is that nobody gives you power. You just take it.

Fanny Brice

(1891-1951) born on Oct 29 US singing comedienne. "She performed satiric sketches of ballet dancers, fan dancers, and "vamp" actresses for many years in the "Ziegfeld Follies.""

I never liked the men I loved, and never loved the men I liked."

Cher

(1946-____) born on May 20 US "singer, actress". "She, and husband Sonny Bono, were a famous pop duo, 1960s-70s; won Oscar, 1988, for "Moonstruck.""

Yes, it's a man's world, but that's all right because they're making a total mess of it. We're chipping away at their control, taking the parts we want. Some women think it's a difficult task, but it's not."

Bette Davis

(1908-1989) born on Apr 05 US actress. "She was one of the best known movie stars since 1930s; her movies include "Dangerous," 1935, "Jezebel," 1938, and "The Whales of August," 1987."

"Never, never trust anyone who asks for white wine. It means they're phonies."

Judy Garland

(1922-1969) born on Jun 10 US "actress, singer". "She is best and most fondly remembered as "Dorothy" in "Wizard of Oz," 1939."

I've never looked through a keyhole without finding someone was looking back.

Gypsy Rose Lee

(1914-1970) born on Feb 09 US burlesque actress. She was a witty and sophisticated entertainer who was one of the first burlesque artists to imbue a striptease with grace and style.

She is descended from a long line that her mother listened to.

Loretta Lynn

(1935-____) born on Apr 14 US "singer, songwriter". "She was the first woman to earn a certified gold country album; the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter," 1977 is based on her life."

"In the long run, you make your own luck -- good, bad, or indifferent."

Dolly Parton

(1946-____) born on Jan 19 US "singer, songwriter, actress". "Her first gold record was "Here You Come Again," 1978; made her movie debut in "Nine to Five," 1980; creator of "DollyWood.""

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.