By: Mark Christian Defazio

Mark Christian Defazio — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:40:04 +0000

I knew Mae West for years and kept in contact with her until her death in 1980 – she also did a water commercial for my tiny town of Poland Springs just before her death; and I met Rex Reed here in Maine a few times in the 70's. I liked him very much as he is an excellent film critic and I was led to this link by accident and read the comments. I was actually looking for more recent info on Raquel Welch as I have always admired her so much as an actress and as a true SURVIVOR in Hollywood over the decades. I think Myra Breckinridge could have been a hugely successful film had it been made later, had a different director ( where they found Sarne is still beyond me ) and had Raquel Welch and Rex Reed now playing their original roles and Jessica Simpson playing Mae West's role as Leticia! It's a shame that Gore Vidal's great visionary novel was turned into such a mess on film by Michael Sarne because all the actors involved wanted to make it revolutionary ( 1969 ). Further, according to Mae West telling me personally, word of her being sniped on the set and in the press by both Rex Reed and Raquel Welch and others ( John Huston – her dear friend – not being one of them ) – led her to be defensive and to use her power of " My Earned / Rightful Hollywood Movie Queen Status " to retaliate. Today, this is an absolute NO NO when a star plugs a film on TV and in the press -
to dish a fellow star – no matter how they feel. Mae West WAS the QUEEN of Hollywood for decades and did whatever it took to guard her status and always with great success. It was a different era. I absolutely loved her and I also love Raquel Welch – who had to fight her way through decades of a different Hollywood makeup to show she was far more than a beautiful face and body. She is so talented and a very sharp woman and will be 70 soon ( looking like a very hot 40 without all the garbage ). God bless her and I hope she gets the role of her life in her 70's ! I love you Raquel ! Dr. Mark Christian Defazio

By: ed kirsch

ed kirsch — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:35:56 +0000

hi, i would like to know where i can get some pictures of Mae West. im going to dress up as her for a costume party. thank you,ed kirsch

By: Jocelyne

Jocelyne — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:53:28 +0000

Where can we buy a poster of this pose of Raquel Welch with the american flag allfit. thanks.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:08:28 +0000

Many "Myra" fans are still hoping that someday, someway, somehow more will emerge about Roger Herren, the handsome young man who was the boyfriend of Farrah Fawcett's character in the film. Anyone have any insights for us?

By: Andre Soares

Andre Soares — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:11:35 +0000

"Myra Breckenridge" is available on DVD. And yes, you are allowed to fast forward through the Rex Reed scenes.

By: J. Franken

J. Franken — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:07:23 +0000