Fran Lebowitz On The Upside Of Being Old

Cultural commentator Fran Lebowitz tells us the upsides of being 'old', and why she doesn't have a guest room so people can't stay over.

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[emmylou-yb]

I am old enough (like Fran) to remember the reading of Metropolitan Life she gave at one of the midtown libraries in Manhattan. Her famous line, "The opposite of talking isn't listening...it's waiting, " has stuck with me for over 40 years.

[kathywilkowski]

She is unapologetically herself. She's an original. How refreshing!

[debsylvester]

You are just the best Fran. I love your brain.
Thank you. ☮️🌹

[kimberknutson]

God, I love that woman. That was really fun to watch. Thank you. : )

[Medina-bkfo]

I'm with Fran: I like people - out there. The best way to keep liking people is to never let them in your house - maybe for coffee..

[filmsforsmartpeople]

I love Fran...I remember her many talk show appearances back in the 70's-80's when they had actual intelligent people on talk shows...

[patriciatapia]

the host was trying to get Fran to seem more humble, when she doesnt care, she s just right, and she loves it. <3

[patricenz]

Fran was excellent, as expected, and Benjamin Law was absolutely wonderful. And ... the Opera Houuuusssse!!!

[emilymcnamara]

Thank you, Fran. There is very little that is good about being old. Nobody really appreciates your wisdom or your experience unless you know how to fix their faucet or take care of their child so they can go out to dinner. I also enjoy my time alone but it is nice to know my husband is around most of the time in case I fall and can’t get up.

[gilbertkelly-sxgh]

Donald Trump makes it easy for people to express their racism - insightful

[amandad]

I love Fran. Thank you for hosting her!

[margaret]

Ms. Leibowitz is one of those rare human beings with a true, clear sense of who she is and doesn't make excuses for it. I have always enjoyed her down to earth persona. I always seem to learn about life listening to her. I hope she stays on this earth at least until I am no longer here. I am 70. So there!

[MrDemoldo]

As a human being, it's incumbent upon you to engage your intellect and humanity. Fran exemplifies this by leveraging her cognitive faculties to actualize her fullest potential.

She remains true to herself, refusing to compromise her authenticity for the sake of others' demands or dependencies.

[lindas.martin]

I do not like to work anymore either...not since I reached 63. Pretty unacceptable in the USA but I would rather live very, very simply than work like I did when I was young. And instead of gathering things, one of the nice things about being older is enjoying giving things away and uncluttering.

[marzymarrz]

She made me nostalgic for my bad jobs. What I loved was how easy they were to leave. No doubts, no second thoughts, no nostalgia. Ah the good old days.

[Barb]

I adore Fran..so smart, whitty and effortlessly snarky. I always come away with a quip to toss around after listening to her. She cares about it all in a way that makes you care— but not really. What a gem.

[JudithRandall-vzzk]

She says everything I think and believe. In other words, she's great.

[dianebarbera]

Yes, Fran. You are right we are always changing jobs in NYC. It was pretty easy. I remember you and am glad to see you again.

[Kim-lcfv]

I've seen her at her show in Copenhagen and she is so fun.

[ClueSign]

She's finally graduated to being an "old curmudgeon" instead of a young curmudgeon. God bless her.