I wanted to be Brenda Starr when I was little. Before going to school, I’d grab the paper and read the comics. There would be Brenda starr, the only female I knew who wasn’t a teacher, secretary or housewife. She was a newspaper reporter—a glamorous, beautiful woman with a mysterious boyfriend. She was respected for her work, and that’s what I wanted to be.
When I grew up, I really did become all those things (my work is real, valid work and if you’re about to email me that it’s not, kindly take several seats). I’ve even had mysterious boyfriends here and there! When I was young, the idea that a woman could be married and still have a huge career and her own money was quite radical. I’m so glad I never listen.