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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

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    “Remember, you cannot look at the sun or death for very long.”

    — David Hockney, Renowned British artist and painter who passed away last week at the age of 88. He was known for his vivid, colorful paintings of people and landscapes and his willingness to evolve to reinvent his imagery using such media as iPads and video, along with printmaking, photography, and stage scenery. This particular quote was part of a 2021 animated commission he created during the COVID crisis.

    “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”

    — Will Rogers, an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator

    “The greatest joy of old age is you don’t give a toss.”

    — Prue Leith, From her YouTube conversation with Jacynth Bassett, Founder of Ageism Is Never In Style. Prue Leith is a South African-British chef, broadcaster, and writer, known for her work as a judge on The Great British Bake Off and author of the recent book, Being Old…and learning to love it!

    “When I was young, I thought that by the time I was an older adult, I would have solved all my problems. It was a surprise to find out I often feel like a hot mess and always feel like I am a work in progress.”

    — Dr. Katharine Esty, Best-selling author, social psychologist, and expert in aging well and finding purpose. Her most recent book is Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness

    “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”

    — Maya Angelou, American author, poet, and civil rights activist

    “Fighting aging is like the War on Drugs. It’s expensive, does more harm than good, and has been proven to never end.”

    — Amy Poehler, an award-winning American actress, comedian, writer, and podcaster