Quote by Art Buchwald

This is a wonderful way to celebrate an 80th birthday... I wanted to be 65 again, but they wouldn't let me - Homeland Security.

This is a wonderful way to celebrate an 80th birthday... I w

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This quote satirically comments on the issue of aging and the restrictions imposed by organizations such as Homeland Security. The speaker humorously expresses a desire to revert back to being 65 years old to celebrate their 80th birthday. The quote suggests a light-hearted perspective on aging and the humorous constraint of regulations.

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