I would go out with women my age, but there are no women my age.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that George Burns, the famous American comedian, was having a hard time finding women who were the same age as him to go out with. This is likely because as people get older, they tend to date people who are around the same age as them. But if someone is significantly older than most people, it can be challenging for them to find partners of a similar age.
About George Burns
George Burns was a legendary American entertainer who had a long and successful career spanning vaudeville, radio, film, and television. He was known for his iconic eyebrow and cigar-smoking persona, as well as his comedic partnership with his wife, Gracie Allen. At the age of 79, Burns experienced a career revival with his acclaimed performance in the film The Sunshine Boys, for which he won an Academy Award.
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