You don't really see ugly people that are old, or a bit grotty and smelly, in the media. If a Martian came down, they would think we were all tall, thin, attractive and wealthy.
Jo BrandNo one I know is actually so rude as to tell me I've become duller since having children. But I'm sure they think it.
Jo BrandI tend to think the world is a bit of a miserable place, so anyone who can add to people's optimistic, cheerful side is doing a good job, which is what I hope I'm doing.
Jo BrandMost of us manage the fateful things that happen in our lives the best we can, certainly not to a Stalin-like 20-year plan.
Jo BrandI think people tend to believe that women who are successful are probably neglecting their children, possibly a bit hard-nosed and that they don't really support other women very much - that they're men-haters and ball-breakers. I've certainly been on the receiving end of those 'compliments' for most of my career.
Jo Brand