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What worries you about getting older?Originally asked
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Losing the ability to get about.
Every time I play tennis I come back with a fresh injury.
Am I enjoying it too much to find out?
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
In the Pet Shop Boys song Being Boring they’ve a great line that says “I never dreamed that I would get to be the creature that I always meant to be”. And I feel I am, so that’s great.
I lived in New York during 9/11 and worked a couple of blocks away from the twin towers. I was looking when the first tower exploded and then when the second plane flew in and, before we had to evacuate, I did see people jump to their death.
I think we become stars.
Like a very full heart and a flip in my stomach when I see him.
Compulsory headphones for phone users in public.
I’m at my happiest in the ocean, and even better if my husband is there throwing me around.
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