I have been envious of male characteristics, if not the men themselves. I'm jealous of the ease with which they seem to inhabit their professional pursuits: the lack of apologizing, of bending over backward to make sure the people around them are comfortable with what they're trying to do. The fact that they are so often free of the people-pleasing instincts I have considered to be a curse of my female existence.
Lena DunhamI deserved kisses. I deserved to be treated like a piece of meat but also respected for my intellect.
Lena DunhamHere's what I have to say about being married: someday you will look at him, hating him with every fibre of your being, wishing that he would die the most violent death possible. It will pass.
Lena DunhamI think of my body as a tool to do the stuff I need to do, but not the be all end all of my existence.
Lena Dunham