Adam Green: Life was meant to begin at 40 22 Feb, 2021 03:08 AM 3 minutes to read Adam Green had the pleasure of his co-host Megan Banks' company at his 40th birthday bash. Photo / File Adam Green had the pleasure of his co-host Megan Banks' company at his 40th birthday bash. Photo / File Hawkes Bay Today OPINION: I recently turned 40. "Life begins there" say the people and the song. "My 40s were my favourite decade" others chime in. And you know what? It's not so bad so far. I still manage a walk around the block with the dog without a walking stick (Though I do love picking up a nice piece of manuka on a bush walk) and the hangovers only last four and a half days.