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What worries you about getting older?Originally asked
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Getting even older.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2026 source ↗
Mostly the pain. I don’t want to be trapped in a body that hurts.
Losing the people that I love.
Forgetting things.
Possible dementia.
People finding out my greatest fear.
Quietly somewhat funny.
Inability to listen.
There are no more interviews.
Martin Sheen, simply the kindest and most fun-loving person and serious activist I’ve ever known. If Jesus was alive today he’d point to Martin Sheen and say, “That’s what I was talking about.”
Hasn’t happened yet, it’s coming.
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