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The quote pushes back against the way older people are sometimes spoken to. It says that being old does not mean being incapable or unintelligent.
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Originally said in English.
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About Craig Ferguson
Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host. He is known for hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS from 2005 to 2014, and for winning a Peabody Award for his 2009 interview with South African archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has worked across comedy, writing, acting, and television presenting. He is also the host of Scrabble on The CW Network, which began in 2026.
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