The idea of being a feminist-so many women have come to this idea of it being anti-male and not able to connect with the opposite sex-but what feminism is about is equality and human rights. For me that is just an essential part of my identity. I hope [Girls] contributes to a continuance of feminist dialogue

My fears came true: People called me fat and hideous, and I lived. And now I keep living.

I felt highly anxious in a way that I didn't think other children were.

I don’t really read reviews… That’s not where my attention goes.

There’s always an article coming out, saying, ‘The new thing is funny women!’

I never sort of thought of myself as a comedy writer, by nature.

I get a lot of unasked for sexual confessions.