I heard that a male dancer acquaintance once make the comment that he would never go to see an old dancer. I had once respected this person but let that go when I heard his age prejudice but deep inside I was offended as well. Are we not to express ourselves to our fullest at any age???? We should stop sharing our talents and vitality because our face has a few wrinkles??? Can we not inspire others with our creativity because we are not longer beautiful in our youth oriented society????? saddened yes but I will go on being me despite what he thinks, or others like him. I too have prejudices and he has helped me to let them go and honor all expressions of creativity including my own aging.
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