The wonder & wisdom of a modern elder

All I want to do is search out words of wisdom from women older than me.

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Back in June this year, I interviewed iconic New York humorist Fran Lebowitz on stage at the New Theatre in Oxford in front of 1,700 people. I was nervous. She's known for her ‘trademark sneer’ and ‘disapproval of virtually everyth…