"There are very few heroines in literature who have defined their lives morally rather than romantically and likewise but a handful in film."

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Molly Haskell

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“In fact I have nightmares about having children. I want to carry a baby and feel the life within me and in my dream, I do. But every time after it's born, there's this incredible fear, this pounding pulse of fear. It's a real bad nightmare.”
“We’ve been fighting about gay marriage for what, 15-20 years now. Is there any evidence that fighting gay marriage is contributing to a greater appreciation among the broad society of the marital institution? Is there any evidence that the re-institutionalization of marriage is happening as a result of opposing gay marriage? And the best answer I can give to that is 'no.'”
“Drawing from art history and mythology allows me to connect with viewers in a familiar, yet loose visual framework. Blending disparate histories and themes can give the overall presentation a recognizable, yet unique flavor.”

Source : "BARONESS' John Dyer Baizley Interview About His Artwork Process". Interview with Michael Weigman, www.metalinjection.net. July 10, 2014.
“talk was cheap and useless. Action was what mattered. And me, I was moving. Now, again, always.”
“The gift of creating new life needs to be, once again, welcomed and honoured as one of the most mysterious of human powers. And women need to be confirmed in their decisions to use this power however and whenever they see fit.”
“I realized a long time ago that instead of being jealous you can be inspired and appreciative. It carries more energy to you.”
“Iâ€™m going to be mentally ill in fifteen years, and thatâ€™s why my husband doesnâ€™t want to be around me.”
“Idols aren't stone statues. They are thoughts, desires, and longings that we worship in the place of the true God”

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