My parents were concerned that I would not get good schooling, so they put me up in my uncle's house in Dharwad, and I spent about six years there. So at a very young age, I was away from my parents. I developed an amount of independence and learned to stand on my own feet. Nandan Nilekani ageamountconcern share on social
What I think a psychic is, unfortunately, I think in this day and age, it's taken on sort of a rancid sound. Sylvia Browne agedaypsychic Change image and share on social
At the beginning of the troubles of Saint Domingo, I felt that I was destined to great things. When I received this divine intimation, I was four and fifty years of age; I could neither read nor write. Toussaint Louverture agebegindestine share on social
If you want to age a lot of years, become president. Roland Martin agelotpresident Change image and share on social
I was already devouring literature and I was the ripe old age of 15 when I decided to be an actor. I just thought plays were the most fantastic way of expressing life. I thought I'd discovered Shakespeare - 'hey, there's a new guy in town, don't know if anyone's read him.' I was just excited about the whole thing, from day one. Chiwetel Ejiofor actorageday share on social
I see teenagers or people who are 21 and think, 'I was an idiot at that age.' I was running around New York like a crazy woman. Thank God I only had three and a half cents to my name. I was too immature to handle success then. Melissa McCarthy agecentcrazy share on social
That is something that my mother instilled in me at a very young age - to know my self-worth. And I have had times again and again in the fashion industry where all of that was tested and I rose to the occasion because I was told that I am worthy and I should be able to walk away from something that is not worthy of me. Iman agefashionindustry share on social
You feel a sense of urgency, especially at my advanced age, when you're staring into the grave. Frank McCourt advanceagefeel Change image and share on social
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington agecherishcushion Change image and share on social
We live in such an age of chatter and distraction. Everything is a challenge for the ears and eyes. Rebecca Pidgeon agechallengechatter Change image and share on social