Today in Queen Bess's Life

"I do not want a husband who honours me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman."

"I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married."
-- Queen Elizabeth I

Born:  September 7, 1533
Died:  March 24, 1603

(she gets two quotes because she is my Ultimate Spinster of All Time)

Famous Spinster Birthday -- Cameron Diaz

"I don't believe you should make fun of anyone but yourself."  -- Cameron Diaz

Born:  August 30, 1972

Famous Spinster Birthday -- Mother Teresa

"Spread love everywhere you go.  Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."  -- Mother Teresa

Born:  August 26, 1910
Died:  September 5, 1997

(Out of respect for Mother Teresa's beliefs, I acknowledge that she was, indeed, married.  However, I think she really, really rocks so I am using the secular definition of marriage.)

Famous Spinster Birthday -- Coco Chanel

"I never wanted to weigh more heavily on a man than a bird."  -- Coco Chanel

Born:  August 19, 1883
Died:  January 10, 1971