I've been very lucky and I have a happy old age with good family and friends still around.

I have been luckier than anyone I know or even heard of. I had a very happy childhood, a good education, I enjoyed working as a teacher, journalist and author. I have loved a wonderful man for over 33 years, and I believe he loves me, too.

I've been screaming at the top of my lungs at my family, 'Work out! Work out! Old age is coming!'

Old age: I fall asleep during the funerals of my friends.

And when I've been away from my family and friends, I have felt good hearing some of those old songs.

Old age ain't no place for sissies.