Nothing dates one so dreadfully as to think someplace is uptown. At our age one must be watchful of these conversational gray hairs.
So easy to fall into a rut, isn't it? Why should ruts be so comfortable and so unpopular?
The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.
Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts.
Discussing how old you are is the temple of boredom.
Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.