Saturday, February 21, 2004
WHEN YOU'RE 64
There used to be a staple news-feature where pop figures would be sketched in their 'old' faces; what they would look like when they got 'old'. I remember that the Beatles got a lot of this treatment; often not too kind.
I saw a picture of Sir Paul the other day, and had to admit those artists did a pretty good job. He has turned out just as expected. I do not have a point particularly. I think that I am somewhat surprised to find that I am here for the unveiling of the real 'old' Paul. I guess when they did the sketches I figured they were so I would know how it all turned out. But, as it turns out I am here for it.
I think that we are fascinated with other people's aging and almost unconscious to our own. At least I am to mine. I figure that I look just like I did then; well, except for the crepey knees.
Another interesting thing, when I google-imaged to find this picture I had to go to the third panel before I found any recent pictures. All of the ones on offer were of the young Paul.
