Irene, 1928 – “Around 38: you’ve been somewhere, you can still have fun and kick up your heels.”
Peter, 1927 – “55-60…Your children are probably out of college, and you’re in good health…and you are probably no longer in desperate need for money which means you can start doing whatever you want.”
Joy, 1923 – “In your 50’s. I had the best time of my life: kids were grown up and I was working, it was great.”
Douglas, 1925 – “For me, it’s right now, or ever since I started coming here [Joslyn Center]. In general, it’s probably when you’re about 40 you are pretty secure in your job and your children are in good health.”
Alicia, Not Telling – “I think from 30-50. You feel like you’re going to fly…wait…I felt that way from 20-50.”
Gene, 1945 – “Whatever age you are.”
Claudia, 1935 – “Where I am now.”
Barbara, Not Telling – “Every age has a purpose.”
Gladys, 1941 – “50’s. In your 20’s you have too many choices. In your 30’s you’re very confused. Your 40’s you’re starting to figure it out. In your 50’s you’re starting to realize what counts. In your 60’s you enjoy it all.”
Jacqueline, 1938 – “30…it was terrible to become 30 when you were in your 20’s, but at 30 you have your head on your shoulders.”
Carol, 1941 – “Now.”
Joanne, 1933 – “The 1980’s were good; my husband had good jobs and the kids were in college…so my 50’s.”
Joan, 1932 – “That’s funny, so much depends on attitude…I’m going to say 55.”
Varad, 1936 – “What ever age you happen to be at: from a health point of view, the younger the better; from a wisdom point of view, the older the better.”
Albert, 1924 – “32-35…I learned from my brother, who was a metropolitan type, told me that at age 32 you are grown up, you have a job, you are mature, and starting a family…those were my best years, so my brother was right.”
Cookie, 1940 – “None really, its just a number it doesn’t matter…I was never ashamed at my age (like my sister).”
Phyllis, 1929 – “Probably 40 because you are done with most of your youth, your children are grown…and I was really happy at 40.”
Mary, 1938 – “40. Your kids are grown and I was in good health…to me it is the ideal age.”
Sandy, 1935 – “I would say 50. By that time I had gained the maturity that I needed, to make many decisions about things…and, I would hate to be out there, young and dating.”
Mercedes, 1933 – “For me, my age right now: the golden years. I’m wise enough, smart enough, and healthy enough to know how to be happy.”
Libby, 1923 – “Middle aged, or the 50’s and 60’s. Children were grown and my husband and I grew closer because we did more things together.”
Fatima, 1948 – “This is an amazing question…I never wanted my youth back. My background is what has given me wisdom, I’m in the best age now. I would never switch ages. Love becomes deeper and I understand everything.”
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