• • "I get a reputation for being hard to handle . . ." • •

• • Their paths crossed again when the Brooklyn bombshell brought "Diamond Lil" to one of Poli's theatres in the Nutmeg State. And Mae told Lew Garvey: "Sometimes I grow weary of fighting to keep faith with the public. They liked me as Diamond Lil. I know they want me to continue in that type of characterization. But certain well-meaning executives believe I should do something different. Naturally, I disagree. Then I get a reputation for being obstinate, hard to handle. Well, I've always had to battle for my rights . . . ."
• • "Hard to Handle" is a song originally recorded by soul singer Otis Redding [9 September 1941 — 10 December 1967] and written by Redding, Al Bell, and Allen Jones. It was released posthumously after Redding's sudden death on the LP "The Immortal Otis Redding," a tribute album.
• • It has been covered by numerous artists including The Black Crowes, Stefan Roland, Tom Jones, DJ Andy Smith, Rustix, Band from TV, and The Grateful Dead — — and performed onscreen by Mae West in the film "Myra Breckinridge" [released: 24 June 1970]
• • "Hard to Handle" — — Lyrics — — Excerpt • •
• • • Hey there, here I am
• • • I'm the man on the scene
• • • I can give you what you want
• • • But you got to come home with me
• • • I forgot some good old lovin'
• • • And I got me some more in store
• • • When I get to throw it on you
• • • You got to come back for more
• • • Toys and things that come by the dozen
• • • That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
• • • Pretty little thing, let me light your candle
• • • 'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around
• • • Action speaks louder than words
• • • And I'm a man of great experience
• • • I know you got another man
• • • But I can love you better than him
• • • Take my hand, don't be afraid
• • • I'm wanna prove every word I say
• • • I'm advertisin' love for free
• • • So, you can place your ad with me . . .
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• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/
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