“I understand that there are thick, dark circles under my eyes. I have grown to appreciate them. I have noticed that my nose grows a little hookier on a near-monthly basis. That's fine. I know there are wrinkles ready to stake their claim as full time residents on my forehead any moment now. My dad has those, too, and I find that endearing.”

American author, blogger, and humor writer

Leandra Medine Cohen is an American author, blogger, and humor writer best known for Man Repeller. She became widely known through that site, which turned her sharp, self-aware writing into a recognizable voice in fashion and culture. Her work is associated with personal style, wit, and commentary on modern femininity. As a writer and blogger, she has built an audience around humor that is observational and direct, with an eye for the contradictions in everyday life.