When did women whose looks are not their living start conducting themselves like the simpering inmates of an Ottoman empire seraglio? – Julie Burchill
As I get older I think, contrary to modern assumption but in line with the old Lerner and Lowe song, that it would actually benefit both them and society if – to quote Professor Higgins – a woman could be more like a man. – Julie Burchill
One Christmas build-up tradition, however, has totally bypassed me – that of going up to town and doing a show. – Julie Burchill
I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to hang onto their looks in middle age (unless they are beauties, entertainers or prostitutes) are rather sad, as one should surely have something more substantial to recommend one by this time, such as kindness or cleverness. – Julie Burchill