"The remarks about my reaching the age of Social Security and coming to the end of the road, they jolted me. And that was good. Because I sure as hell had no intention of just sitting around for the rest of my life. So I'd whip out the paints and really go to it"

Norman Rockwell's quote speaks to the importance of remaining active and engaged in life, even as one reaches the age of Social Security. His remarks suggest that he was jolted by the thought of reaching this age and coming to the end of the roadway, but instead of catching the idea of just relaxing for the rest of his life, he chose to do something about it. He chose to whip out the paints and really go to it, which indicates that he was identified to continue producing art and living life to the fullest. This quote serves as an inspiring pointer that age ought to not be a barrier to living life to the fullest which it is never too late to pursue one's enthusiasms.