Caitlin Moran: live webchat, Thursday 13 September, 1-2pm

[RachelMumsnet]

Much excitement at Mumsnet HQ this week as Caitlin Moran is joining us on Thursday lunchtime (1-2pm) for a live webchat and to talk us through her latest book, Moranthology.

How to be a Woman was one of the most talked about books on the boards last year, so we're all delighted to hear Moranthology brings more chat on a brilliant range of topics: Twitter, Obama, binge drinking, Amy Winehouse, 'The Big Society', Party Bags and Boris Johnson - Albino Shag-hound. These are just a few of the subjects touched on and make us think she is our ideal guest.

Post your questions to Caitlin in advance or join her on Thursday at 1pm.

How to be a woman: I loved the stories about your family. But it all went downhill with the pursuant lectures [imho]

Hi Caitlin,

I love your columns and HTBAW :)

In my part of the country a lare proportion of females my age (mid to late 20s) would definitely not consider themselves to be feminists. Do you think this is a geography or generation issue?

for CelebWatch as it is a beacon of hilarity in this world of fauny 'sleb magazines!

wellwisher
The sequel in a couple of decade should def. be How To Totally Rock Being An Old Lady

Caitlin, is there anything at all that worries you about growing older?

Btw, your new book will be downloaded onto my Kindle in about 15 mins.
Am very excited

Caitlin: you said in your book something like, "Having children made me want to work harder/be more successful." (I'm paraphrasing.)

Why do you think that was/is?

Hello Caitlin, thank you for coming on Mumsnet. I loved your book and especially the chapter on abortion, it was so bloody brilliant to see that in print, especially about the most depressing google search in the world. Thanks for that. I should also say that I love you as you once complimented DD2 at a bus stop, and she is a funny looking thing so you made my day.

My question is: I'd love to see more ballsy feminist interesting women like you on TV, not just writing about it. So why don't we see you on shows like Question Time or similar? I know the editors will say that they are desperate for women but find it hard to think of any or get them to say yes . I've always thought this is a crying shame even though I'd be fucking terrified to appear on a show like that.

She said that porn is " just some people fucking"
No. It isn't. Its a multi billion dollar industry that degrades everyone involved in it, men and women.
It has also resulted in pre pubescent girls wanting their pubic hair waxed off as soon as it appears as it is not seen as normal anymore to have pubic hair on a female body ( its ok for males though)
I also have a major issue with the use of the word "retard" (used twice in the book)
My son has sen and it angered and saddened me that someone of Caitlin's intelligence thinks its ok to use that term in print and that it got past the (hopefully) stringent editorial process intact.
I wonder of Caitlin regrets her choice of word?
I hope so....

Tee hee, Goonatic!

Hello Caitlin. I enjoyed your book though I really strongly disagree with you about porn.

Your book left me very nosy curious about what your brothers and sisters ended up doing. Did they turn out unconventional living in teepees somewhere or are they all very normal with mortgages and cars and jobs in marketing?

My nine year old daughter (and Radio 4 addict) Grace thinks Caitlin is amazing and wants to be home schooled just like Caitlin.

Does Caitlin have any advice on for a home schooled child?

Thanks xx

Hi Caitlin

My dearest friend believes that pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and motherhood are demeaning, subjugating and make women slaves to the patriarchy (her words, holding my day-old son).

I have a 7 month old baby, my body is ruined, I haven't had any fun for months and as I type this I'm sitting in a darkened room humming twinkle twinkle so I take her point but I disagree with her completely - I just can't put into words why without sounding like Mrs Beeton.

What do you think?

Ta!

Would love to know what your favourite wine is. Lambrini not allowed.

Looking forward to reading Moranthology.

Hello Caitlin! Thanks for coming.

I loved HTBAW. I am also one of these people that forces every woman I know to read it.

Loved your chapter on abortion. I remember reading an article when I was at university, which said that increasingly more and more people in their 30s are having abortions, but choose to keep it to themselves out of guilt. The overriding opinion in society is that if you have a stable job, a home and a relationship, you should keep your baby if your pregnant. So so many people choose to keep it to themselves. It was so brave of you to be so candid about your opinion - and I totally agree with you.

After reading about Todd Akin's awful opinions that legitimate rape victims cannot medically get pregnant I would LOVE to see you interview him - would be uncomfortable viewing though. What would you say to him?

Hello Caitlin, another Wolverhampton girl here my question is if you were not a journalist/writer/broadcaster what would you like to do?

Would it involve music?

Thank you.

Hi Caitlin- I read your last book and gave it to my teenager; it is one of the few things she read this year, so thanks for that.

My question is: how on earth do you get anything done while you are attached to your phone on Twitter? Is there a drug I should know about?

Hi Caitlin,

A young male writer of my aquaintance (shit-hot, very talented, very right-on, very going-places) recently remarked that he was somewhat 'behind' on his 'women writers' - that all of his favourite novels were by men, that it never really occured to him to read novels written by women, and did I have any recommendations?

I find that when people - no matter how talented - come out with statements like this, I can no longer take them as seriously as before and they become less intelligent in my eyes. Does this kind of thing also annoy you? What's the solution? I never even bothered to reply to the mail

Hi Caitlin, Love youuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

I would just like to know, do you wish your column was free to everyone?

Hi Caitlin

I wanted to ask what your family made of HTBAW? It felt at times a bit like reading someone's (hilarious) diary, so just wondered if your family had any comments on it.

(and I love you too )

Hello
What do you make of folk fawning over you and over whom do you fawn?

Hi Caitlin. Massive congratulations on HTBAW. I thought it was both Important and Very Funny.

I'd like to know whether you have any thoughts on bringing up boys. I am in awe of everyone who has a daughter and is doing their best to bring her up to know that she is not a second-class citizen. But as the mother of a boy I often ask myself what I can do to give him the best chance of growing up sane and loving and respectful of himself and everyone else. (You don't have to spend long on the Relationships board here to see how horrifyingly often it's not the case.)

hello Caitlyn

I wondered about your opinion regarding the female characters on Doctor Who. :)

Opinion seems to be a little divided - Arguably Moffats show-running has led to incredible, sassy, female characters (I so want to be River Song! Martha Jones was an actual Doctor (but there was the unfortunate mooning around unrequitedly)) If anything there's a bit of an overload of flirty fiesty, but then the doctor probably wouldn't travel with someone a bit more pedestrain...However, there is still a bit of 'hanging-around-waiting-for-the-doctor-to-save-you' whilst saying Doctor in a variety of expressions 'Doctor!' (angry!) 'Doctor! (pleading) 'Doctor! (alluring)...

Also - do you think there is ever a possibility of a female regenration and (of course) who would be the best actress for the role?

Hi Caitlin. If you could be Prime Minister for the day what policies would you introduce and which would you get rid of and why?

Hello Caitlyn

Loved HTBAW and am looking forward to reading your new book.

I saw you in Brighton while you were promoting HTBAW and really enjoyed your talk. Will you been doing another tour with the new one?

You have the most excellent eyebrows and also signed my copy = bezzie friends forever . Actually I met a woman who there seeing you too and we have become brilliant friends. You bring people together

Hello Caitlin. Loving your work. I'd love to ask, if you could go back in time just for the purpose of re-living a specific part of your life, is there anything you would have done differently with the beauty of hindsight? (e.g terrible teen fashion choices, relationship choices, whatever.) Fanks! :)

Hello Caitlin,

Enjoyed your book and please tell your sister (the long suffering one with the unfortunate birthday who fought loads) that I think she sounds marvellous.
What is your best tried and tested hangover cure?

StitchThis- I remember the Mallen Streak.