Quote:He probably wouldn't be if he'd retired in his 60's like most guys did. According to him you have to keep going if you're going to keep living. My grandfather was the same way. A cattle rancher all his life, owned his own ranch in Colorado and never stopped. Even after a long day herding cattle he would sit in his chair after supper and do crossword puzzles to keep his mind sharp. 

 

I saw an interview with Ernest Borgnine when he was north of 90. He was as sharp and lively as ever. That was his secret too. He said he stayed moving and engaged everyday. Not long after I saw him on a "What's up with that?" SNL segment with Kenan Thompson. The guy was genuinely enjoying himself. Ernest Borgnine lived a full life. 

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