Interviews
Interviews with interesting and inspiring people who offer their insights on turning sixty and life beyond.
Turning Sixty: In Their Own Words
What does it really mean to turn sixty? The answer, of course, is different for everyone. That’s why we’ve created this space, to share stories from people who have crossed that threshold in all kinds of ways.
It is said that if you choose a job that you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I’m not saying that Charlie Richardson has never worked a day in his life, but he certainly seems to have a job that he loves. This is probably the reason that at the age of 87, he is still working and has no intention of retiring.
At TurningSixty, we believe that age is no barrier to energy, purpose, or lifelong learning. Few people embody that belief better than Joe Neil. Now 73, Joe is a man whose professional drive, intellectual curiosity and physical fitness show no signs of slowing down. When we sat down to talk, it became clear that Joe isn’t just still active – he’s still building startups, still learning new things, and still playing football with people half his age.
When Ruth Cooper turned sixty, she chose to celebrate it the way she has tried to live much of her life, with intention, appreciation, and a good dose of dancing. “I’ve never had a fear of birthdays,” she told me. “The fact that I’m still here to celebrate them with friends and family is something I’m grateful for.” For Ruth, that gratitude translated into a knees-up in a village hall with music, friends, and even a playlist to indulge her love of dancing with her partner, Clem.
Charlie Richardson – Greengrocer
It is said that if you choose a job that you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I’m not saying that Charlie Richardson has never worked a day in his life, but he certainly seems to have a job that he loves. This is probably the reason that at the age of 87, he is still working and has no intention of retiring.
Joe Neil: Still Learning, Still Leading
At TurningSixty, we believe that age is no barrier to energy, purpose, or lifelong learning. Few people embody that belief better than Joe Neil. Now 73, Joe is a man whose professional drive, intellectual curiosity and physical fitness show no signs of slowing down. When we sat down to talk, it became clear that Joe isn’t just still active – he’s still building startups, still learning new things, and still playing football with people half his age.
Dancing on: Ruth Cooper’s Reflections at Sixty
When Ruth Cooper turned sixty, she chose to celebrate it the way she has tried to live much of her life, with intention, appreciation, and a good dose of dancing. “I’ve never had a fear of birthdays,” she told me. “The fact that I’m still here to celebrate them with friends and family is something I’m grateful for.” For Ruth, that gratitude translated into a knees-up in a village hall with music, friends, and even a playlist to indulge her love of dancing with her partner, Clem.
