I have never deceived anyone, for I have never belonged to anyone. My independence was all my wealth: I have known no other happiness.

Let those who love me follow me’Cora Pearl, on being the very first person to dye her hair red in 1864

I was performing my ritual of sipping tea, shooting flirtatious glances and planning murder

So sweet and delicious do I become,when I am in bed with a manwho, I sense, loves and enjoys me,that the pleasure I bring excels all delight,so the knot of love, however tightit seemed before,...