Virginie Despentes Quotes

• I like myself as I am, more desiring than desirable.

  Virginie Despentes

  Desirable

  Virginie Despentes (2010). “King Kong Theory”, p.3, Profile Books

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• Heterosexuality as we know it is so plain boring, dumb, dull and artificial, it has to be imposed upon people, otherwise they don't take it.

  Virginie Despentes

  People, Dumb, Boring

  Interview with Alan Kelly, www.3ammagazine.com. May 5, 2009.

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• What relationship can you have with yourself if you systematically hand your genitals over to someone else?

  Virginie Despentes

  Hands, Ifs

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• The line between seduction and prostitution is very blurred, and deep down, everyone knows it.

  Virginie Despentes

  Lines, Seduction, Prostitution

  Virginie Despentes (2010). “King Kong Theory”, p.59, Profile Books

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• In much the same way, motherhood has become the essential female experience, valued above all others: giving life is where it's at. Give birth in cities where accommodation is precarious, schools have surrendered the fight and children are subject to the most vicious mental assault through advertising, TV, internet, fizzy drink manufacturers and so on. Without children you will never be fulfilled as a woman, but bringing up kids in decent conditions is almost impossible.

  Virginie Despentes

  Children, School, Kids

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