Rita Mae Brown
Born: 01-01-1944
Rita Mae Brown is an American novelist, screenwriter, and activist best known for her groundbreaking novel "Rubyfruit Jungle," which explores themes of sexuality and identity. Born in 1944, she has authored numerous works spanning mystery, historical fiction, and poetry. Brown is also noted for her involvement in the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements. Her sharp wit and vivid storytelling have earned her a devoted readership across diverse genres.
Book summaries for books written by Rita Mae Brown
Quotes
I never met a man I didn't like, until I met a man.
I don't need you to be happy. I just need you to be gone.
I have a brain and a uterus and I use both.
I'd rather die my way than live yours.
You have to kick ass and take names; you've got to work harder than anyone else around you.
I didn't want to sleep with her, but I wanted her to know that she wasn't the only one who could play that game.
I can't afford to be wrong. Not when so much is at stake.
The only queer people are those who don't love anybody.
I don't need to be saved. I just need to be found and appreciated for exactly who I am.
I don't have to be pretty. I don't have to be cute. I don't have to be polite. I don't have to be a lady. I don't have to like children. I don't have to keep the toilet seat down. I don't have to do a damn thing I don't want to do.
The difference between a straight girl and a bisexual girl is about four drinks.
I didn't decide to be a lesbian. I just got tired of dating men.