As a kid, I grew to define what I didn't want my life to be like by sitting behind moaning women on the bus, hearing them bang on about their aches and pains, both real and imagined. Julie Burchill achbangbus Change image and share on social
When I moved to Brighton from London in 1995, I was struck by what I thought of as its townliness. A town, it seemed to me, was that perfect place to live, neither city nor country, both of which like to think they are light years apart but actually have a great deal in common. Julie Burchill brightoncitycommon share on social
It's very hard to imagine the phrase 'consumer society' used so cheerfully, and interpreted so enthusiastically, in England. Julie Burchill cheerfullyconsumerengland Change image and share on social
Some say that Cusk has no sense of humour, but expecting giggles from this writer would be akin to expecting sonnets from Benny Hill. Julie Burchill akinbennycusk Change image and share on social
There's something brave and touching about game girls of all ages keeping themselves smart in hard times - one thinks of those wonderful women during World War II drawing stocking seams in eyebrow pencil up the back of legs stained with gravy browning because nylons were so hard to get hold of. Julie Burchill agebackbrave share on social
A woman who looks like a girl and thinks like a man is the best sort, the most enjoyable to be and the most pleasurable to have and to hold. Julie Burchill enjoyablegirlhold Change image and share on social
People often yearn back to more innocent times, but more and more, as I get older, I find myself hankering after more jaded days. Julie Burchill backdayfind Change image and share on social
Lots of women love to accuse men of being immature when the fellow in question displays a reluctance to 'commit.' Julie Burchill accusecommitdisplay Change image and share on social
No matter how old and glorious the models, sad indeed is the woman who sees fashion as a means of self-expression rather than an agent of social control. Julie Burchill agentcontrolexpression Change image and share on social
Surely being a Professional Beauty - let alone an ageing one - is one of the most insecure and doomed careers imaginable. Julie Burchill agebeautycareer Change image and share on social