Being alive at 87 is quite an accomplishment if you're curious, interested, seeing the fun out of life, doing things, having a purpose.

My age now, like my age 20 years ago, marks the year in which I was born. That's all.

Troubadours travelled from town to town. They didn't really sing too good, which is the main reason they kept going.

Sometimes I'm asked by kids why I condemn marijuana when I haven't tried it. The greatest obstetricians in the world have never been pregnant.

I eat a lowfat diet, think positively, get exercise every day.

I grew up poor. I never had any money. I was a hobo, you know, ride the freights

Radio was so important to everybody back then; there was no TV. Columbia Square was the epitome of radio. Everything was modern. It was beautiful.