"I've always said, since I got to know him and wrote about him, that he's the generation he least appeals to is his own and I think in many ways he was born middle-aged and that's become apparent in recent years"

This quote by Anthony Holden is describing an individual who is not well-liked by their own generation. Holden recommends that this person was born middle-aged, indicating that they have an old-fashioned state of mind and are out of touch with the current generation. This is evident recently, as the person has not had the ability to stay up to date with the altering times. Holden implies that this person is not able to connect to their own generation, and is rather more suited to an older generation. This quote highlights the importance of staying up to date with the times, and how it can be difficult for some people to do so.