Am I too old to learn C++?

One thing I wanted to learn right out of high school was C++, I even got a Dummies book. I didn't get into computer science and I left BS math for the arts. Now, getting into game design I really want to make, even just a 3d environment where I can explore and elaborate. It crossed my mind that am I too old to learn C++... and yes I am. BUT, all is not lost yet. I have the skills to make something more usefull than a 3d landscape. the ability to make a show reel. There are two directions I can go: game or film. Pitch mahadlika as either gives me the flexibility to have my dream in a more reachable form. I guess making that musical-video intro that has been in my head (to the sound of battlestar gallactica's the shape of things to come). It is a 3 minute tune but filling it up with graphics would probably take me more than a year with the skills I need to learn and the titanic processing time... but it will be worth it in the long run.

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