I am one of the few Gothamites qualified to opine on the virtues of age.

Yes, it creeps up on you and suddenly you are "Mr. Klein" and your hair is silver (not gray).

You learn to accept a new consciousness and state of mind (which still harbors youthful thoughts, desires and aspirations).

You find yourself (semi proudly) stating, rather than hiding, your age and often hear "consider the alternative" or "fine wine" in response.

Well, that being said, a surprising number of things are far far better now than ever and if you get me alone I will tell you about them.

One thing though, if youth is truly wasted on the young, this boy is not going to waste any more of his lingering youth!

Forever young!