“It’s not over till it’s over. You can keep being feisty, you can keep fighting and standing up and being brave, and we should, because what the hell do we older women have to lose?”

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”

“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.”

“I used to be young but I got over it.”

“It is a mistake to regard age as a downhill grade toward dissolution. The reverse is true. As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides.”

“In our culture, older women are rarely seen or heard. What a shame. We are missing out on the wisdom and experiences of a huge portion of the population.”