Being alone and other people getting busier with families and life.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗
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What scares you about getting older?
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In their thirties 9
In their forties 8
In their fifties 12
In their sixties 11
Seventy and beyond 9
The fact that I smoke.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 September 2023 source ↗
Neil Gaiman
Author of fiction, comics and screenplays
Mostly the pain. I don’t want to be trapped in a body that hurts.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 October 2023 source ↗
Pain and loneliness.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗
Having regrets.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2023 source ↗
Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
The inability to do things for myself.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Forgetting things.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
Possible dementia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2024 source ↗
Losing my mind.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2024 source ↗
Am I enjoying it too much to find out?
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗
I’m actually looking forward to getting older.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
Losing my memory and not being able to work.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2024 source ↗
Nothing. I love getting old – I love the freedom it allows you.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2024 source ↗
Nothing: I live in the now.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗
Marina Abramović
Performance artist
That my nose and chin will touch.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗
Every time I play tennis I come back with a fresh injury.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 October 2024 source ↗
Losing the ability to get about.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗
Getting older doesn’t scare me.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗
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