Humor comes from self-confidence.

— Rita Mae Brown

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.

— Rita Mae Brown

I believe in a lively disrespect for most forms of authority.

— Rita Mae Brown

I believe the true function of age is memory. I'm recording as fast as I can.

— Rita Mae Brown

I believe you are your work. Don't trade the stuff of your lifetime for nothing more than dollars. That's a rotten bargain

— Rita Mae Brown

I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.

— Rita Mae Brown

If the world were a logical place men would ride sidesaddle.

— Rita Mae Brown

If the world were a logical place, men would ride side-saddle.

— Rita Mae Brown

If you don't like my book write your own.

— Rita Mae Brown

I mean, what do people talk about when they're married?" "Their kids, I guess." "Maybe that's all they have in common.

— Rita Mae Brown