My cello teacher always says me that before an audition, fellow-men only
see how she is dressed, how she looks, but seldomly have any concern
about how she plays (and she is a very good player!).  How can you simply
presume, that because fewer composer are men, men are better composers!
May I remember you, that perhaps only 50 years ago, it was practically
impossible for women to do as they wanted, professionally or privately.

Nadine Meertens