There was an older man I was attracted to when I was a child and I still like him now as an adult.
Were you ever attracted to a girl when you were a teenager, or are you today?
I have never been attracted to a girl in my life.
There's nothing wrong with being attracted to older men.  Just make sure that they feel the same way about you before you try to initiate any kind of relationship.
Exactly, I'm going to do everything necessary to get that relationship.
Great, I hope it all works out and you can be together. Just tell him how you feel.