I hope to start enjoying flirting again when I’m 70, like my mother did.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that Felicity Kendal hopes to start flirting and having fun with it again when she is 70 years old, just like her mother did. She thinks flirting can be enjoyable, even when you get older.

About Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal is an acclaimed English actress with a career spanning over 70 years. Best known for her role as Barbara Good in the television series The Good Life, she has also appeared in numerous stage productions and other TV shows. Her family’s involvement in theatre in India during her childhood has also influenced her acting career.

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