Success Secrets of Famous Aussie Women

Liz Byrski, 68, novelist & author

“I recently had my 68th birthday. Some of my friends didn’t make it this far, so I’m excited about still being here, and I plan to make the most of it. My next book is due out in September, so that’s pretty exciting, too. My greatest ambition is to get better at what I do and to diversify my writing. I’d like more time to write both fiction and nonfiction. I’m throwing myself into ageing with curiosity and enthusiasm; I’ve discovered that life gets better with age. My 40s were great, my 50s were even better, and, I have to say, my 60s have been the very best time of my life. I’m more confident, more competent, calmer and more content with the simple things than ever before.”

Jun 19, 2012