“We women continue to swallow this line that it's unladylike or even pr...” — Jo Brand Quote

“We women continue to swallow this line that it's unladylike or even proof of being a lesbian if you wear flat shoes like Doc Martens. I'm prepared to put up with that accusation, because at least my feet aren't killing me and I don't look like a bandy ostrich.”

“I have big friends who won't go swimming because they're too embarrassed about it. I feel that's such a shame, because actually people should be encouraging fat people who are exercising to do it, not pointing and laughing.”

“When you have children, your house smells very unpleasant all the time.”

“It can be a living hell to go through endless campus investigations. I've seen this go down, and there really is no winning once the accusation is made, even if the process provides formal vindication.”

“The accusation that we've lost our soul resonates with a very modern concern about authenticity.”

“We live and work in a fishbowl, with rumors and accusations flowing constantly.”