” Leaving the stage at the right time demands self-awareness.”

“I knew that to continue I would not be worthy of what my audience deserved.”

George Will – On age and retirement … “One of the consolations of old age is the realization, …. That one isn’t going to die young…. Not everyone receives the gift of being an avuncular old soul whose voice is occasionally vibrant and who is capable of sharing pleasure and wisdom and even warmth and affection. Not all of us will avoid the grouch stage, and some of us may be self-centered and vain and impatient. 

” The wise thing for us old folks is to continue to self-audit our mental acuity and act in age-appropriate ways.”

Make space for the young, and carry on. Me.

Who is Fay Vincent ? asked the 15, 20 – the 30, possibly 40 year olds in the room … The former commissioner of Baseball.

“Exactly said Fay .. exactly.”