Quote by Shirley MacLaine

I've gotten crankier in my old age.

I've gotten crankier in my old age.

Summary

This quote suggests that as someone grows older, they have become more easily irritable or ill-tempered. It implies that with age comes a decrease in tolerance, perhaps due to increased life experiences or personal circumstances. The quote reflects the speaker's personal observation about their own changing behavior, expressing a level of self-awareness regarding their growing crankiness over time.

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By Shirley MacLaine

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