Prue Leith: 'You come into your own growing old'
Dame Prue Leith is set to discuss the benefits of aging at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, arguing that growing older brings a sense of freedom and reduced stress. She reflects on her own life, noting that the 'golden years' allow for a more authentic existence.
Why it matters
It provides a cultural perspective on aging, challenging common negative stereotypes about getting older.
Image caption, Dame Prue Leith says growing old is "unstressful" as she prepares to discuss ageing at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
"When you're old, you don't give a toss what anyone thinks, really, so you feel very free. You can have a snooze in the afternoon, and nobody thinks that's odd."
Dame Prue Leith is celebrating her perceived joys of the golden years as she prepares to discuss "Growing Old Disgracefully" with fellow authors Gyles Brandreth and Kathy Lette.
The trio will take to the stage at this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival on 15 October to prove to the audience ageing is "not the dreaded thing" it is made out to be, the former Bake Off judge said.
Dame Prue said: "You come into your own, you don't care what people think, you're not going to change. And so the world has to just put up with it."
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