We do not get to this age to be written off. Older people can act as a support system, which is what happens more in Mediterranean countries. People become much wiser as they get older and we should value that.
All unemployment compensation should be tied to a job training requirement. Now the fact is, 99 weeks is an associate degree.
Being able to improvise is the basis for creating all characters and situations, for everything to do with performing, really. And it's good therapy as well.