I think everybody needs a passion. Whether it's one passion or a hundred, that's what keep life interesting.

Animals don't lie. Animals don't criticize. If animals have moody days, they handle them better than humans do.

Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself. I think that keeps you feeling young. I really do.

Sex is pretty funny, let's face it. And the more seriously we take ourselves, the funnier sex gets, I think.

It’s [old age] not a surprise, we knew it was coming – make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.

All creatures must learn to coexist. That's why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they can't mate or the mice would explode.

Get at least 8 hours of beauty sleep. 9 if you're ugly.