May 20, 2008
a little perspective
Chris: Here’s the thing about being 40 …
Me: Yes?
Chris: When you’re 40 and you do something big, like write a book or get a really great job, people say, Oh that’s great, but they really just expect it from you, because you’re 40.
Me: Right.
Chris: But if you DIE? They say, Oh she was so young.
Me: I hadn’t thought about that, but you’re right.
Chris: 40 is only young when you’re dead.
Me: That makes me feel good. Thanks.
Posted by Susan @ 8:42 pm • better than Botox, just happy to be here
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May 20th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, jenB Says:
Someone should stitch that on a really big pillow.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, Heather B. Says:
That’s our Chris…
May 20th, 2008 at 10:02 pm, Charlise Says:
That totally sounds like one of Jack Handey’s Deep Thoughts.
May 20th, 2008 at 11:32 pm, All Adither Says:
So very true! I always thought I’d have my first novel published by age 27, and it would be so incredible because it would be so GOOD and I’d be so YOUNG. Here I am at 39 putting the finishing touches on my first real novel (not yet snapped up by a publisher), but, meh. I’m almost 40. And it’s long overdue.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:24 am, the planet of janet Says:
oh i feel so much better now.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:12 am, Sue Says:
Well, if that’s the case, I’ll stick with being a little old for now!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:00 am, chris Says:
You are welcome.
Also, you love me.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:26 am, carolyn Says:
I always feel that getting older is better than not getting older…
May 21st, 2008 at 12:58 pm, Rocks In My Dryer Says:
I’m going to make that into a refrigerator magnet.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:30 pm, Jenny Says:
Also am I the only one who is offended by having to SCROLL to my birth year every time I fill out an online form?
Because I am. Offended.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:18 am, kristi Says:
How true it is. And isn’t 40 the new 25? I almost said 20, but really, who are we kidding?
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:03 pm, roolalenska Says:
The other day I heard that Hugh Hefner was quoted as saying that “80 is the new 40″. I know, I know that is just all kinds of wrong!
Susan, I just wanted to say that I’ve really been enjoying reading your posts over the last two weeks or so. Thank you again for your great writing and humor!!