Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism. Once you reach a certain age you`re not allowed to be adventurous, you`re not allowed to be sexual, I mean is there a rule? Are you supposed to just die when you`re 40?
- MadonnaI think it`s dangerous to talk in the big generalities of sexism and ageism and face lift-isms. You really have to speak only from your own experience. And my experience so far has been ridiculously nice. Yeah, do the boys get paid more? Yes. But do we all get paid too much? Yes. I`m confused at what I`m supposed to complain about.
- Julia RobertsThere are plenty of roles for older women. They just don`t happen to be the roles that normally carry the picture. For older men, that`s not so, ... (This movie) may change that, and I hope it does. But you know, it`s merely a reflection of what society is ... Hollywood merely reflects the ageism in society.
- Fionnula Flanagan