Inside Table of Contents

OCTOBER 2003 TIME BONUS SECTION Generations Look behind the Arts section for our monthly report on issues affecting Americans in the prime of their lives

Pursuit of Happiness An absorbing hobby can help stave off retirement, invigorate the senses, reduce stress and relieve depression

Star from the Bar Perseverance transformed country singer Mickey Gilley from small-time musician to big-time crowd pleaser

Making It All Up Comedian Martin Short, 53, discusses how improvisation changed his life and led to his success on stage and TV