I mean the beauty of being a writer is it's not like being a swimmer. When they were talking about our Olympic swimmers and they'd say, 'Oh she's so old,' and she's all of 25 or something. So the beauty for a writer is that you can keep doing it right into your dotage, and I hope to be able to keep doing it as long as I can get away with it, yeah.

Summary

This quote highlights the advantage of being a writer compared to other professions like swimming. While athletes are often considered "old" in their mid-twenties, writers have the ability to continue pursuing their craft well into their old age. Writers can continue honing their skills and producing work as long as they are capable, in contrast to the relatively shorter career lifespan of athletes. The quote reflects the author's desire to continue writing for as long as they are able, acknowledging the timelessness and longevity of the writer's occupation.

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