One Christmas build-up tradition, however, has totally bypassed me - that of going up to town and 'doing a show.' Julie Burchill buildbypasschristmas Change image and share on social
I didn't cry when I left free-booting, smash-and-grab papers that would have appeared to be far more natural homes for me and, at the risk of being vulgar, paid far better for my services. Julie Burchill appearbootcry Change image and share on social
What men don't want, in fact what anyone who's any sort of thrill-seeking, intelligent adult doesn't want, is some crushing bore describing their emotions in real time every waking hour. Julie Burchill adultbearcrush Change image and share on social
I almost choke on my popcorn when I hear film stars, who walk on red carpets as much as the rest of us do on zebra crossings, criticising youngsters who crave fame. Julie Burchill carpetchokecrave Change image and share on social
Graham Greene famously said that all writers need a chip of ice in their heart; Cusk can come across as the most beautiful ice palace of stalactites and stalagmites, and some people find her company, albeit by proxy, about as inviting as a long weekend in a walk-in frigidaire. Julie Burchill albeitbeautifulchip share on social
Gluttony and idleness are two of life's great joys, but they are not honourable. Julie Burchill gluttonygreathonourable Change image and share on social
It has been said that a pretty face is a passport. But it's not, it's a visa, and it runs out fast. Julie Burchill facefastpassport Change image and share on social
My second husband believed I had such a fickle attitude to friendship that each Friday he would update the list of my 'Top Ten' friends in the manner of a Top Of The Pops chart countdown. Julie Burchill attitudebelievechart Change image and share on social
I have experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from men, but I have also experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from women, usually when I failed to respond to their advances. Julie Burchill abuseadvanceexperience share on social
Having 'best friends' is - at least for me - as outdated and small-minded a concept as the idea of 'Sunday best clothes.' Julie Burchill clotheconceptfriend Change image and share on social
