Betty White Reveals Secret To Staying Youthful

As expected, Betty White is cracking jokes about turning 99 years old, telling The Associated Press, "Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!"

While Betty's low-key birthday plans include feeding the ducks and eating a hot dog and French fries with her longtime friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, the superstar has a handle of some not-so-low-key activities to maintain her youthful spirit.

In an interview with Cody Alan, the "Golden Girl" was happy to spill the secret.

"Just stay interested in things," says the entertainment icon. "Don't let your mind go, "I'm too tired for this, or I am too tired for that." I am blessed with good health. That's the bottom line. But, also, I am interested in so many things."

"There are so many things that I want to find out more about that I won't live long enough to find out more about," says Betty. "It keeps you alive and certainly is entertaining."

Betty is forever entertaining, a bastion of positivity, and a mainstay for solid advice. The real birthday gift here is celebrating another year of Betty White.

Happy 99th Birthday, "Rose."

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