Michael Kinsley

“However well you do in the competition for the greatest toys, longest life, and healthiest brain, the best medical research indicates that eventually you’re going to be dead. And you’re going to stay dead for many years longer than you were alive, and all that will be left of you is people’s memories of you, which is to say, your reputation.”
― Michael Kinsley, Old Age: A Beginner's Guide

“Ronald Reagan goes in for his annual physical and the doctor says, “Mr. President, I have bad news and worse news.” Reagan says, “Lay it on me, Doc.” The doctor says, “The bad news is that you have cancer.” Reagan: “And the worse news?” Doctor: “You have Alzheimer’s.” Reagan: “Well, at least I don’t have cancer.” Go”
― Michael Kinsley, Old Age: A Beginner's Guide