Oftentimes, women aren’t "well-liked" when they think for themselves and walk away from things that no longer serve them. But French artist Francoise Gilot was one who did it anyway, persevering in the wake of an unhappy ex-partner, Pablo Picasso, who tried to derail her career. Despite his efforts, she sustained an 80-year career as an artist, independent of her association with the famed Picasso. She lived to be 101(!) and is a true example of independence and perseverance. | The Female Quotie