“When I was a young writer, Frank McCourt published his memoir, Angela’s Ashes, to great acclaim at the age of 68. I was happy for him. But I couldn’t help but wonder: ‘Why in the world did he wait until he was 68? I’ll never do that.’ Well, I’m publishing my first book a month short of my 68th birthday. I guess I have the answer to my question.” - Legendary magazine writer—and now memoirst—Tom Junod takes The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire.