Turning 40

So, today I turn 40 years old.

Much of your 39th year on this planet is spent answering the annoying question, “Are you bothered about turning 40?”

My answer is no and I found a couple of quotes about turning 40 to support my answer:

I’m not dead yet. I think I’ll go for a walk. – a filthy peasant in Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. – Carl G. Jung

And this one…

Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed. – Charles M. Schultz

I really like the Charles Schultz quote and was surprised I had never encountered it before.

Oh, by the way, here is a list of people who found most of their “success” after 40:

• Samuel L Jackson
• Alan Rickman
• Martha Stewart
• Stan Lee
• Rodney Dangerfield
• Betty White
• Julia Child

There is only one quote I want to avoid from the legendary Bob Hope:

Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle – Bob Hope

If I can avoid the middle growing along with my age, I’ll be happy.