Gender Dynamics

I will not get upset over men, but instead be poised and cool ice-queen.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr. Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It’s like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting ‘Cathy’ and banging your head against a tree.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

You’ll never get a boyfriend if you look like you wandered out of Auschwitz.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

Valentine’s Day purely commercial, cynical enterprise, anyway. Matter of supreme indifference to me.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

I refuse to be defeated by a bad man and an American stick insect. Instead, I choose vodka. And Chaka Khan.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary