My father lived to be 97 and played bridge every day up to the end, so I've got a 50 percent chance of living a long life like him.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I always wanted to live to about 70. I thought that'd be a good age.
I'm an avid bridge player. I usually go to the local bridge club three or four times a week. I've always been a game-player, and I think bridge is one of the greatest games ever invented. It's too bad that not many young people play it any more.
I can't bear the thought of retirement, and I haven't prepared myself for it. I don't play bridge, and I don't play golf. I do play tennis, but you can't do that every day of the week.
Hopefully I won't be 35 still playing a 16-year-old.
I do absolutely want to be around as long as possible. I tell my son: 'You do realise, I am going to live to 100.'
I've lived the life of a 35-year-old since I was 18.
My parents played bridge, and I remember being fascinated watching them. I sometimes got a chance to sit in on a hand, which I loved. But then I didn't actually play on my own for about 30 years.
My mother just died at 103, so that's a start. You should live 20 years longer than your parents.
Longevity is something I never gave a second thought to. I guess it's the shadow of growing up in post WWII, but I never believed I would live past 20. Here I am though... a senior citizen... my voice and heart are stronger than ever, but boredom is the greatest enemy so I have to be careful not to slip over the edge.
My father died in '97. But at least he lived until 93, so he saw my success.