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Gloria Stuart

I'm amazed. When I was 40, I thought I'd never make 50. And at 50 I thought the frosting on the cake would be 60. At 60, I was still going strong and enjoying everything.

Gloria Stuart

Birthday

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The author reflects on how her expectations for aging changed as she reached different milestones, initially doubting she would live past 40 and then seeing 60 as a special achievement. Despite these doubts, she found herself healthy and happy at 60, continuing to enjoy life beyond what she once imagined.

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