The "Mae West" Factor in Michael Jackson

— Both born in August, two famous "M" entertainers weigh in on the diva scale. —
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Mae West — Date of Birth: 17 August 1893 in Brooklyn, New York.
Mary Jane West was the second of four children born to John and Matilda West.
Michael Jackson — Date of Birth: 29 August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was seventh of nine brothers and sisters born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson.
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Zodiac sign:
Mae West: Leo
Michael Jackson: Virgo
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Issues about aging:
Mae West: often lied about the year she was born; dated younger men
Michael Jackson: still refusing to grow up; has dated MUCH younger males
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Skincare:
Mae West: avoided sun to keep her complexion pale, unwrinkled; no facial surgery
Michael Jackson: avoids reality by keeping his complexion "pale"; plastic surgery poster child; cut off his nose to spite his race
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Wig Stock:
Mae West: after age 50, wore a long wig to disguise her dowager's hump
Michael Jackson: after age 32, wore a long wig to disguise his gender
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Dance history:
Mae West: introduced a white audience to "The Shimmy"
Michael Jackson: introduced a white audience to "The Moonwalk"
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Legal Woes:
Mae West: convicted felon; jailed twice for obscenity; sued several times for plagiarism
Michael Jackson: arrested for pedophile tendencies; escaped a prison term; sued several times for molestation of a minor
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Image Enhancement:
Mae West: many biographies lit Mae's eternal flame; still quotable after all these years
Michael Jackson: bio-pics doused his fame; still song-worthy after all these years
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Credit: LindaAnn Loschiavo, "Courting Mae West"
Text appeared on the playwright’s blog first: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com