“Q: So, why do you write these strong female characters?
A: Because you’re still asking me that question.”

—  Joss Whedon

"American Rhetoric: Joss Whedon - Equality Now Address" (15 May 2006) http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/josswhedonequalitynow.htm

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