There had been a spate of rumours that Mr Sharon's unwonted quiescence attested to a decline of his physical prowess: aged 73, he was said to be vacant and forgetful.

ECONOMIST: Israel

Georges may be a bit forgetful, and somewhat rickety on his feet, but he's in full possession of his senses from start to finish, which is both a blessing and an undeserved curse.

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