Do you have a motto that you live by?

I believe that you treat others the way you want them to treat you.

What is the greatest invention that has come along in your lifetime so far?

The sewing machine is the greatest invention because I can sew more clothes.

My Childhood Favorites...

Doll or toy: A rag doll made by my mother
Game: Jacks
Sport: Roller skating and bowling
Dessert: Pudding
Clothes: A dress I made with Aunt Sadie
Movie: Gone With The Wind
Radio and TV: Jack Benny, All in the Family, Ed Sullivan

What are your secrets for living the good life?

Be true to yourself and God.

What does it take to succeed in life?

To me, it's success when you wake up every morning.

What did you discover in your 70s?

I discovered that you have to live life for yourself.

What do you think the future will be like? Any predictions?

I think the world is coming to the end because nobody cares about the other person. There's no love in the world of today.

What advice would you give to future generations about love?

To whoever wants to listen to this...love is when you can share the good things and the bad things together. Love is when you don't forget that you have someone else to love. But the most important thing is to trust and communicate with each other about anything. You have to love someone for the right reasons.

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