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
We are used to female writers who use their private lives as unmitigated material being somewhat hormonal; this somehow 'excuses' what might be seen as a highly unfeminine ability to turn their personal upsets into money. Julie Burchill abilityexcusefemale share on social
No one knows 'men' as such, any more than anyone knows 'women,' and if they do generalise they're probably trying to hide their own ignorance. You might know one 'man,' yes, or even lots of individual 'men'. Julie Burchill generalisehideignorance share on social
A good part - and definitely the most fun part - of being a feminist is about frightening men. Julie Burchill feministfrightenfun Change image and share on social
Make no mistake, most women are well aware that they've never had it so good; when they enter a spa or salon, it is purely a hair/nails thing, a prelude to an evening of guilt-free fun. Julie Burchill awareentereven Change image and share on social
The Feminist Me says that a woman's right to her own body should be inviolate at all times, free from fear of peeping paps. Julie Burchill bodyfearfeminist Change image and share on social
Families, generally, suck. And I say that as someone who, like my husband, had parents who proved the proverbial exception to the rule. Julie Burchill exceptionfamilygenerally 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
Grooming oneself with all the crazed compulsion of an under-exercised lab rat in order to hook a rich man and obtain a lush lifestyle makes a certain (albeit seedy) sense. Julie Burchill albeitcompulsioncrazed Change image and share on social
My dad didn't drive - the only dad I knew who didn't. Julie Burchill daddriveknow Change image and share on social
