The words "clever not beautiful" come from a hawksley workman song, and has become somewhat of a mantra for me. As I get older, (not that 30 is old) I see what is really important in life. Certainly being beautiful would be nice, but to be honest I would much rather be clever and witty... What would I have to talk about when I'm older and not so fresh-faced?? To me intelligence and wit are two of the main things I look for when choosing friends/boyfriends.... A pretty face is nice to look at but beauty fades, cleverness and wit tend to last forever. So I guess I'm just offering a small word of advice: be clever, not beautiful.