Fay Weldon — English Novelist born on September 22, 1931,

Fay Weldon CBE FRSL is an English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has been associated with feminism. In her fiction, Weldon typically portrays contemporary women who find themselves trapped in oppressive situations caused by the patriarchal structure of British society... (wikipedia)

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.
The desire for self-expression afflicts people when they feel there is something of themselves which is not getting through to the outside world.
Only one thing registers on the subconscious mind: repetitive application - practice. What you practice is what you manifest.
We shelter children for a time; we live side by side with men; and that is all. We owe them nothing, and are owed nothing. I think we owe our friends more, especially our female friends.
Beauty is the first present nature gives to women and the first it takes away.