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
Monarchists frequently declare that without the royal family, Britain would be 'nothing.' What a woeful lack of love for one's country such statements express. Julie Burchill britaincountrydeclare 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
As a militant troublemaker, I once wrote that it was the duty of every woman worthy of the description to upset men at least three times a day, on principle. Julie Burchill daydescriptionduty Change image and 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Having 'best friends' is - at least for me - as outdated and small-minded a concept as the idea of 'Sunday best clothes.'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
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
When did women whose looks are not their living start conducting themselves like the simpering inmates of an Ottoman empire seraglio? Julie Burchill conductempireinmate Change image and share on social
When I moved out of London 13 years ago, I found a whole other reason not to drive. This was because my new husband Dan, unlike my dad, did drive, and this became a great source of fun and adventure. Julie Burchill adventureagodad Change image and share on social
