Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Well, I'm in my 60s now. I finally look it, I think. People until I was 60 would always say they thought I looked younger, which I think, without flattering myself, I did, but I think I certainly have, as George Orwell says people do after a certain age, the face they deserve.


Well, I'm in my 60s now. I finally look it, I think. People

Summary

In this quote, the individual reflects on reaching their 60s and how their appearance has changed over time. They mention that people used to believe they looked younger than their age, but as they have grown older, they feel that their outward appearance now aligns with their actual age. The reference to George Orwell suggests that our faces, as we age, come to reflect our experiences and the way we have lived our lives. Overall, the quote emphasizes the idea that one's appearance eventually reflects the life they have lived.

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Age
By Christopher Hitchens
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