Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

There must be a goal at every stage of life! There must be a goal!

There are six myths about old age: 1. That it's a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3. That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.

I enjoy my wrinkles and regard them as badges of distinction - I've worked hard for them!

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

My goal is to do something outrageous every day.

Being sixty-five ... became a crossroads. We said, we have nothing to lose, so we can raise hell.