The aging process is not gradual or gentle. It rushes up, pushes you over, and runs off laughing. No one should grow old who isn't ready to appear ridiculous.
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"The aging process is not gradual or gentle. It rushes up, pushes you over, and runs off laughing. No one should grow old who isn't ready to appear ridiculous." — John Mortimer
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The aging process is not gradual or gentle. It rushes up, pushes you over, and runs off laughing. No one should grow old who isn't ready to appear ridiculous. — John Mortimer
About John Mortimer
John Mortimer was a Novelist from England (1740–1779).
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Who said "The aging process is not gradual or gentle. It rushes up, pushes you over, and…"?
This quote is attributed to John Mortimer, a Novelist from England.
When did John Mortimer live?
John Mortimer lived from 1740 – 1779.