You are never too old to make your mark or it's never too late to accomplished what you want to do in life. Like these famous people who has accomplished something late in life.
Grandma Moses picks up a paintbrush
A self taught artist started painting at the age of 76 despite being crippled by arthritis. She painted everyday, turning out more that 1000 works in the 25 years until her death at 101. She became a celebrity with exhibitions in the US and abroad.
Ray Kroc franchises fast food
Ray Kroc spent 17 years of hist adult life as a paper-cup salesman, then another 17 peddling the Multimixer a machine that could make five milkshakes at once. At 52 Kroc started building the McDonald's brand, later becoming the owner of a franchise that would sell more than a billion hamburgers by 1963.
Granny D walks for a cause
At the age of 89, Doris "Granny D" Haddock began a 14-month walk across the US to raise awareness for political campaign finance reform. She walked 16 kilometers a day, relying on strangers for housing and meals. In 2004, at age 94, she ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate.
Peter Mark compiles thesaurus
At age 61 Roget retired from medicine and began a scientific ordering of language. Following the publication of Roget's Thesaurus at age of 73, he oversaw every update until his death at 90.
Julia Child learns to cook
It was not until her mid 30s that Julia moved to France and decided to master the art of French cuisine. Despite a decade of rejection, she published her first cookbook then appeared in her own TV series at 51.
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