Quote by Delia Ephron

In Los Angeles, by the time you're 35, you're older than most of the buildings.

In Los Angeles, by the time you're 35, you're older than mos

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This quote signifies the rapid pace of growth and change in Los Angeles. It suggests that the city's infrastructure and architecture evolve at such a fast rate that individuals reach a certain age where they have lived longer than many of the buildings surrounding them. The quote illustrates the dynamic and constantly transforming nature of Los Angeles, capturing its tendency to embrace innovation and quickly replace old with new.

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