I once got a letter from a woman who told me she was 90. She said if she were 30 years younger, I would have had to watch out. I guess 60 seems really young when you’re 90. She said she would eat me with a spoon.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is from a Canadian actor named David James Elliott. The woman who wrote to him was 90 years old. She said that if she were 30 years younger, he would have had to be careful around her. She thought 60 was very young because she was 90. The woman also said she would eat him with a spoon, which means she was joking about wanting to eat him, even though she was much older.
About David James Elliott
David James Elliott, a Canadian actor, is best known for his role as Harmon Rabb Jr. on the TV series JAG from 1995 to 2005. Born in 1960, he has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his performances.
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