Three years ago I was forty... forty! Four-oh! That slipped out. Now I suddenly feel as if I've taken all my clothes off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She humorously reacts to aging, feeling exposed and vulnerable at forty.
- In plain terms
- Realizing her age made her feel suddenly vulnerable and open.
- What can you take from it?
- Age can bring unexpected feelings of exposure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does age affect self-image?
- What makes you feel exposed?
Another view
It equates aging solely with loss of dignity.
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