“We seem to think, when a big birthday looms, that when we cross that dreaded threshold it will bring with it a Cat. 5 typhoon somewhere in our body. But remember, we age one day at a time…And when you get there, it won’t be with the shock of having…

“If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important rule of beauty, which is: who cares?”

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

“You’re never too old to play. You’re only too old for low-rise jeans.”

“Everything is compensated by something else. As your face slowly looks more ravaged, you lose your eyesight, so you don’t notice.”

“I figure if I keep my spirit in shape, the bones will take care of themselves.”