"Somewhere between a third and a quarter of all people living in America today were born between 1946 and 1965 and if you think you're tired of hearing about us, you should try being one of us"
- Anna Quindlen
About this Quote
This quote by Anna Quindlen speaks to the Baby Boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1965. Quindlen is likely referring to the fact that Baby Boomers are typically the subject of jokes and criticism, which they are often viewed as out of touch with the younger generations. She is suggesting that if people are tired of finding out about Baby Boomers, they need to attempt to understand what it resembles to be one. Quindlen is likely trying to emphasize the value of empathy and understanding, and to remind individuals that Baby Boomers are still a large part of the population in America today. She is also likely attempting to advise individuals that Baby Boomers have important experiences and perspectives that ought to be appreciated and appreciated.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
