late bloomer, n.
1. An adult whose talent or genius in a particular field only appears later in life than is normal—in some cases only in old age. [Wikipedia]
2. A person who doesn’t give a pomegranate about what’s normal and blooms in their own time; see LaterBloomer.com. [Debra Eve]
Ernestine Shepherd became a professional bodybuilder at 71
Welcome to Later Bloomer
A Captivating Archive of Lives Well-Lived
Eight Must-See Movies for Creative Late Bloomers
Few movies feature late bloomers or late achievers, but those that do win big during award season. Here are eight to inspire you.
Andrea Bocelli: Horseman, Winemaker, Lawyer, Late Bloomer
He has sold over 150 million records, making him the world’s best-selling solo classical artist. But the legendary tenor’s success in life has little to do with fame.
Julia Child: Eat Well, Live Big, Bloom Later!
How can you not love Julia Child? She was 6′ of bonhomie, exuberant passion, in love with food and with life. And she waited until age 36 to find it!
Caroline Herschel: She Triumphed Over Abuse to Become the First Woman to Discover a Comet
Caroline Herschel experienced such childhood cruelty, she thought of herself as Cinderella. Yet she overcame abuse and disfigurement to reach for the stars.
E.R. Braithwaite: The Late-Blooming Author of “To Sir, With Love” Turns 104
His name is Edward Ricardo (E.R.) Braithwaite and he wrote “To Sir, With Love” at age 47. He’s been a writer, teacher, diplomat, professor, and social worker. His entire 104 years reads like a movie.
Ian Fleming: After Creating James Bond at Age 44, He Still Kept His Day Job
You might have heard Fleming was a playboy and spymaster before he penned Casino Royale at age 44. But did you also know he wrote a famous children’s book?
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There is nothing in the caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.
—Buckminster Fuller,
who patented the Geodesic Dome at age 50