madonnascrapbook:Madonna being interviewed by Jonathan Ross in...

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Madonna being interviewed by Jonathan Ross in 1992.

Jonathan Ross: Do you think perhaps that you will be someone who will challenge this kind of taboo of women losing their sexuality or not being seen as sexual animals as much when they get past their forties?

Madonna: Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism. And that is that once you reach a certain age, you’re not allowed to be adventurous, you’re not allowed to be sexual and I think that’s rather hideous. I mean a lot of people have said, “Oh, that’s so pathetic, I hope she’s not still doing that in 10 years”, I mean, Who Cares? What if I am? I mean, Is there a rule? What are you just supposed to DIE when you’re 40? That’s basically what everybody wants people to do. I think it’s stupid. Put yourself out to pasture? Why? Life is long…I don’t get it.