I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to...

Who said "I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to... "?

"I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to... " is one of a famous quotes by Julie Burchill. Complete quote is as follows;
"I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to hang onto their looks in middle age (unless they are beauties, entertainers or prostitutes) are rather sad, as one should surely have something more substantial to recommend one by this time, such as kindness or cleverness."

What is "I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to... "?

"I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to hang onto their looks in middle age (unless they are beauties, entertainers or prostitutes) are rather sad, as one should surely have something more substantial to recommend one by this time, such as kindness or cleverness." This is a quote by Julie Burchill which is about Age, Sad & Women. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
• A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.
• The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

What does "I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Women although it also includes other themes like Age, Sad & Women. It is attributed to Julie Burchill. Complete quote is as follows;
"I am firmly of the opinion that women who make a lot of effort to hang onto their looks in middle age (unless they are beauties, entertainers or prostitutes) are rather sad, as one should surely have something more substantial to recommend one by this time, such as kindness or cleverness."