172 Quotes by Beth Ditto

I certainly know first hand the waste one lady can create through her primping routine, because I am a victim of fashion: to me a day without makeup and a bouffant to match is a day wasted. I love it all – whether it’s fancy, cheap or, I’m ashamed to say, even if it’s bad for the environment.

This archaic idea – that a woman who is unmarried and childless at 30 is somehow unnatural – will probably always exist, and, like most social standards, it is ridiculous.

Even if you’re only wearing trainers and a vest, eyeliner will instantly transform you. People always look put-together when their make-up’s on and their eyes are popping – just ask Amy Winehouse!

When I moved out of my mom’s house at 18 I was almost as sad to leave her sewing machine behind as anything else.

I’m shameless, and I love a pun. There’s a lot of Beth puns.

I am tired of spending a little bit of money in a lot of pieces because they keep on falling apart.

I’m a great believer in karma, and the vengeance that it serves up to those who are deliberately mean is generally enough for me.

I’ve belched a lot more since I had gall bladder surgery. I don’t know why.

I have no control over what people think of me but I have 100% control of what I think of myself, and that is so important. And not just about your body, but so many ways of confidence. You’re constantly learning how to be confident, aren’t you?