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Warren Beatty

My notion of a wife at 40 is that a man should be able to change her, like a bank note, for two 20s.

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The speaker is comparing a wife at 40 to an old bank note that can be exchanged for two newer, smaller bills, implying she is no longer as valuable or desirable. This reflects a cynical view that a man should replace his wife as she ages, treating relationships like financial transactions.

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