Subject: Age (Page 20)

I'm 34 years old; I thought I'd be divorced by now.

American comedian

If you live long enough, the venerability factor creeps in; first, you get accused of things you never did, and later, credited for virtues you never had.

(1907 – 1989) American writer

Old age is like learning a new profession; and not one of your own choosing.

(1907 – ) French-born American historian of ideas & culture

Being young is not having any money; being young is not minding not having any money

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist

This wasn't just plain terrible, this was fancy terrible, this was terrible with raisins in it.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author

While you can only be young once, you can always be immature.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

We've had bad luck with our kids… they've all grown up.

(1890 – 1957) author & journalist

I'm at an age when my back goes out more than I do.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I won't say I was slow developer, but our teacher was quite pleased to have someone her own age in the class to talk to.

(1919 – 1985) Scottish comedian & actor

Old age is when you resent the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated because there are fewer articles to read.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

You don’t have to suffer to be a poet; adolescence is enough suffering for anyone.

(1916 – 1986) American poet, translator & etymologist

Well Kerry, you’re 19 and you’re a lot older than a lot of people younger than yourself.

English football player

I'm not saying older women are sluttier; I'm just saying, an older woman isn't gonna make you wait 'til three in the morning 'cause she's got shit to do the next day.

American comedian

He has a profound respect for old age… especially when it’s bottled.

(1890 – 1960) journalist, author & dramatist

Until I was 13, I thought my name was ‘Shut Up.’

(1943 – ) American football player

Women are not forgiven for aging; Robert Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.

(1937 – ) American actress, writer, political activist, & fitness exponent

Do not worry about avoiding temptation; as you grow older it will avoid you.

(1911 – 1999) comedian, author & columnist

I'm a little kid; I'm gone 12, 13, 14 hours… I don't remember anybody coming looking for me… no Amber Alert goes off.

American comedian

As you grow older, you stand for more and fall for less.

Don't worry about your heart, it will last you as long as you live.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer