Subject: Age (Page 19)

When I was young I used to think that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

I was the kid next door’s imaginary friend.

(1956 – ) American comedian

The comfort of turning 49 is the realization that you are now too old to die young.

Fiber: Edible wood-pulp said to aid digestion and prolong life, so that we might enjoy another six or eight years in which to consume wood-pulp.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

I now consider it a good day when I don’t step on my boobs.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

I made wine out of raisins so I wouldn't have to wait for it to age.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Eighty is a wonderful age… especially if you’re ninety.

(1900 – 1973) American journalist & editor

Between the ages of twelve and seventeen, a child may see his parents age twenty years.

By the time a man finds greener pastures, he’s too old to climb the fence.

Youth: That brief period, as distinguished from childhood or middle age, when the sexes talk to each other at a party.

I can tell a woman’s age in half a minute — and I do!

(1836 – 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet & illustrator

Lawyers, I suppose, were children once.

(1775 – 1834) English critic & essayist

Getting old is when a narrow waist and a broad mind change places!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

I'd go out with women my age, but there are no women my age.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

Birthdays are nice to have, but too many of them will kill a person.

Yesterday: The infancy of youth, the youth of manhood, the entire past of age.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea.

People who say you're just as old as you feel are all wrong, fortunately.

(1925 – ) columnist & journalist

People with money live so damn long.

Robins: I've just written my 87th book.
Barbara Cartland: I've written 145.
Robins: Oh I see, one a year.

(1897 – 1985) British novelist

Old age is always fifteen years older than I am.