But in the meantime I became accustomed to the writing life and it would be hard to change now - partly because of the salary cut if I went to my other love, teaching; and partly because I still have stories to tell, even though it isn't all that fun doing the work anymore.
I've realized, you know, having turned 40, that rest is just as important as work. In fact, it's equally as important.
After forty a woman has to choose between losing her figure or her face. My advice is to keep your face, and stay sitting down.