I was thirty-two when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Notes a late start in learning to cook, focusing on eating before then.
- In plain terms
- I started cooking at thirty-two; before that I only ate.
- What can you take from it?
- It is never too late to learn a new skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you start your passion?
- What stopped you earlier?
Another view
Some skills may be harder to master later in life.
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