How to reach the grand old age of 100

If that is all there is to do Walter, why would people WANT to stick around?

Your title is very similar to that of a book written by George Burns.

His first tip was "First live to be 99"

Close to the top of the list was "Don't take little steps"

My favourite law prof said earlier this year when he was honoured on his 75th: "Getting old is no merit. It's just a fortunate coincidence. But getting older is the only chance to stay alive."

I could add that in this day and age, getting old doesn't take great talent. Mostly, it just takes time.

walter's joke reminds me of an old joke :

old geezer (could be me) sees his doctor and asks what his chances of living to 100 years are .
doc : "do you smoke ? "
geezer : "of course not "
doc : "do you drink ?
geezer : "of course not "
doc : " do you carouse around with women ? "
geezer : "well , of course not ! "
doctor (desparate) : "why would you want to live for another 25 years ? "
hbg - aka old geezer - but still laughing