Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I see all these old people who don't have anything to do but eat, drink and sleep. I will never say 'retired' because that's such a finality that I don't want to be part of my life. I'll work until they throw me in a box.
Retiring gives the impression that you're relieved that your job is over.
I have no intention of retiring. Even my blood sugar is better when I'm working.
The only time I ever really consider retiring is when I get fed up with the press. Which is often.
You see I'm semi-retired now and don't work all the time, only most of it!
Retiring is one thing. Being retired is something else altogether.
I'm always announcing my retirement. I'm still not retired.
Retire? I don't know what that word means. As long as a man is able to work and he's productive out there and he feels good - keep at it.
I have never retired - I have averaged 40 working weeks a year since 1933.
Sometimes I think about retiring but not stopping work. Just 're-tiring' - put on some new tires and go on to do something else.