That's Life

A picture of Gene Hackman happens to be making the rounds of late. What's the big deal, you ask? He's old. Not ascot wearing to hide a chicken neck old. We're talking, wow, you need some help crossing the street, mister, old. I happen to be considered old myself and only a stone's throw from looking like that picture myself.  I genuinely love that picture's smile and the "fuck you" look he gives us all. It says that I made my millions and now I will paint a few pictures and relax. And do I need any help crossing the street? Fuck no.
 
I've talked about ageism a bit in this blog. Mostly on how to hide it. But the fact of the matter is, age should not matter. Great art continues no matter what your age. For Gene, it happens to be painting. For me, it's cosplay. Kidding. I haven't played the cos since the very early eighties. 
 
I'd like to think that ageism is slowly retreating in Hollywood. The speed of the retreat is roughly the same at which the sea level is rising.  So, what I guess I am saying, is that by the time ageism is defeated, we will all be living underwater.
 
So, let's all take a tip from Gene Hackman and do what you love until they pour you into the urn.