108-Year Old Woman’s Secret to a Long Life

On January 2, 2014 Jessie Gallan became the oldest living woman in Scotland when she turned 109-years-old. The video featured above is an interview with Gallan on her 108 birthday last year, in which she shared pearls of wisdom about living a long, happy life. This year Gallan celebrated with a slice of cake at her care home in Aberdeen, and credits her longevity to two key factors.

Gallan tells the Daily Mail: “I eat a nice warm bowl of porridge every morning and have never gotten married” and added: “My secret to a long life has been staying away from men. They’re just more trouble than they’re worth.” Happy Birthday to this incredible and hilarious woman, whose bright personality lights up anyone’s day.