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‘My profession was actually as an opera singer. I was singing professionally until I was about 60 – that was 30 years ago.
I’ve only been doing ballet classes since Tina (professional ballet dancer and choreographer Tina Yong) started running it at ReCreation Health Club Trackside in Hampton a few years ago. Tina said to me, “You should come to ballet”.
I said, “At 86, 87?” And she said, “Yes, you can do it”.’
Domain Review. Full story here
Let’s be frank: no one likes to admit they could do with a few more amigos.
But sometimes – perhaps you’re extremely unlikeable (I jest!) – you may find your social calendar a little lacking.
Maybe you’ve moved to a new postcode, city or country, or have suddenly realised all your friends are up to their necks in nappies and far too busy to flit about town on a Saturday night with you.
Whatever the case, there’s nothing wrong with giving the old social life a little rev-up.
The Weekly Review. Full story here
If you spot Grant Trebilco out in the waves – ripping it up in a pair of bright yellow leggings, perhaps a floral shirt, and a face slathered in pink zinc – you’d assume the surfer is one of the most carefree blokes getting around.
But paddle closer, and the 36-year-old may share some darker stories. Like the time he experienced psychosis during a work trip to Mexico, and seriously considered ending his own life.
Executive Style, Fairfax Media. Full story here
