I
think if you had ever written a book you were absolutely pleased
with, you'd never write another. The same probably
goes for having children.
1991 In The Guardian, 28 Nov. |
Go to work on an egg.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonThe Life and Loves of a She-Devil.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonPride comes before a fall; a sense of sisterhood with sad experience.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonChristianity is really a man's religion: there's not much in it for women except docility, obedience, who-sweeps- the-room-as-for-thy-cause, downcast eyes and death in childbirth. For the men it's better: all power and money and fine robes, the burning of the hereticsfun, fun, fun!and the Inquisition fulminating from the pulpit.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonTo journey is better than to arriveor so say those who have already arrived.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonIt's full time work being on social security. They really make you earn your living.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonMen are so romantic, don't you think? They look for a perfect partner when what they should be looking for is perfect love.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonI didn't set out to be a feminist writer. I just look at the sheep out of the window and watch their behaviour.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw WeldonNature's only interest is in having you procreate, then it throws you away.
Fay Originally Franklin Birkinshaw Weldon