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Growing Old Disgracefully

By: Miriam Margolyes
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  • Summary

  • Please note: contains adult themes and explicit language. 

    A record-breaking bodybuilder. A sex-positive dominatrix. A gaming pioneer with close to a million subscribers. A musical trailblazer who’s queering country music. 

    These are a new generation of rebels embarking on adventures, falling in love and breaking records. They sound like a gang of social media influencers and young rising Hollywood stars. But nearly all of them are over 70 years old. 

    In this series, Miriam Margolyes meets a new wave of seniors who are ripping up the rulebook when it comes to ageing, to learn what they can teach us about living life to the full, whether you’re 19 or 90.

    A Novel production for Audible Originals. 
    ©2021 Audible, Ltd (P)2021 Audible, Ltd
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Sherry Lever

    Ep. 1: Sherry Lever
    May 17 2021

    Having thought her life would follow a fairly typical path, an unexpected change forced Sherry to start from scratch and embark upon a radical new career, just as she was beginning to enter her later years. Hers is a story of survival, one that involves caravans, cats and a considerable caning.
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    33 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Ernestine Shepherd

    Ep. 2: Ernestine Shepherd
    May 17 2021

    Ernestine is the very definition of a glamorous granny. Her hair is always neatly tied into a long, steel grey braid that stretches down her back. Her cap, top and leggings all match, right down to the colour of the frills on her socks. But it’s not dresses that the 84 year-old Ernestine likes to wear. It’s lycra.
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    30 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Patrick Haggerty

    Ep. 3: Patrick Haggerty
    May 17 2021

    Patrick has found a way to flourish through even the toughest of times. Early in his life he made a decision to stand up for what he believed in and that decision cost him his career, his livelihood and his passion. But he soldiered on, still fighting for his beliefs, until he finally fulfilled his dreams in his late 70s.
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    40 mins
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great inspiration

Love it and the variety of lifestyles covered. I can only hope to have such an impact on the world when I'm of that age.

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Funny and engaging

I loved it and was left wanting more. Miriam was an excellent storyteller and narrator. I hope there's another installment to come.

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Miriam you are an inspiration!

I enjoyed this podcast and the interesting people you interviewed. Looking forward to your next!

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Very entertaining

Each episode was unique, very easy to listen to. A reminder that everyone has a story to tell and how different we all are.

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Miriam Charming, Guests Charismatic

Loved hearing from these folk, about half of whom I had read about but not heard their stories in their own words, and the difference that makes is everything. Just loved it.

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Just Brilliant

Loved listening to the different stories of people's lives. Very inspiring. Miriam was brilliant.

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Loved it

Thanks audible, a great series. Off to see if she has any other books or podcasts.

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more please

I love the stories all so different, wonderful storytelling,more australian ones would be nice,loved it

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Inspirational

Loved Miriams voice, interesting stories and inspiring. Can't wait for more. Keep it up Miriam ❤

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