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Centenarians talk

Think you'll be decrepit when you're old? Think again!

Have a look at this selection of videos. These 100-year-olds might be a little more wrinkled than younger people, but they haven't lost their sparkle. The people in the final column of videos are all over 110: imagine how fit they must have been in their 90s and 100s.

Wit and wisdom

Amusing comments from 100-year-olds. (2:01) The secrets of living to 100... (1:58) The younger generation. (2:27)

Reminiscing

A 100-year-old remembers her childhood and the Depression From the Georgia Centenarian Study (1:53) Another Georgian talks about her life and sense of purpose - with some comments about the importance of family support (3:20)

The super-old

The delightful Jeanne Calment, who became the world's official oldest person, when a sprightly 112. In French, but you'll get the drift. (0:19) Walter Breuning (114), the world's oldest man (0:56) 120-year-old Indian woman who still does all her own housework! (2:01) 126-year-old Cuban woman! (0:58)

How to Live to 110: Longevity, living longer and the steps to take for a healthy old age