When I said I'd finished the final chapter of my book, I didn't realise how much work there was still to do. Writing the intro was excruciating, actually writing every chapter was excruciating but I knew I had to get the opening pages right. To really nail it. So much to say, such a small word-count. The Book is currently being laid-out by the designer (hasn't been proof-read yet, so I have that to come) and I should have a rough draft next week. Still can't quite believe it's happening...
I like the idea of starting every chapter with a quote, so I was doing a bit of research when up popped this brilliant article (25 Famous Women on Getting Older) in New York magazine last week. Think I'll definitely be including this one from Whoopi Goldberg:
'Listen, the best advice on aging is this: What’s the alternative? The alternative, of course, is death. And that’s a lot of shit to deal with. So I’m happy to deal with menopause. I’ll take it.'
Do you have any favourite quotes?
Tell it, Whoopi.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to buy your book, Alyson!
I would love it if you would do a post on menopause/peri - menopause, I will be one of your studies - I'd do it but I'm too lazy. Perimenopause is indeed proving to be trying, sleep is a thing of the past for me but my best friends are dead so yes, I will take this anyday over the alternative.
ReplyDelete"Some things get better with age. Like me." Keef - of course!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite, as recited by Alice, "You Are Old Father William."
ReplyDeleteKeef is definitely going to be in there, Vix!
ReplyDeleteThat was roughly what my GP said when I complained that the stiffness in my knees was due to too many birthdays. He assured me that the alternative was worse.
ReplyDeleteWise words to be sure! I try to concentrate on the advantages of aging … which are many … sometimes you just have yo look really hard :))
ReplyDeleteChic, as I have learned in ballet, the point at which youth is separated from age is the knee.
ReplyDelete"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?"
ReplyDelete— Satchel Paige, African-American star pitcher first in the Negro Leagues and then in Major League baseball
Ooh that's a good one Michelle, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI may not be looking better as I "mature" but I certainly feel better.
ReplyDeleteI wish that I had the confidence that I have now when I was younger!
Love that Michelle! Yes I wish someone would do something on the menopause that makes it sound normal and not so scary. (I'm way off - i think - but I'd like to know what to expect in a non scaremongering way, plus how people deal with it). Aly..?!
ReplyDeleteLove that Michelle! Yes I wish someone would do something on the menopause that makes it sound normal and not so scary. (I'm way off - i think - but I'd like to know what to expect in a non scaremongering way, plus how people deal with it). Aly..?!
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