Woman, 96, Attributes Long Life to Pizza

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"A Newfoundland, Canada, great-great-grandmother who just turned 106 said she has subsisted on unhealthy foods and 'good times.'

Margaret Ellen Moores of Rushoon, who celebrated her birthday during the weekend, said God must want her to remain on Earth for a while longer." UPI

Usually when a senior citizen, who has just reached a milestone birthday, is asked what's her secret for living a long life, she will respond by saying, "I abstain from drugs and alcohol, and I never eat pork, fast food or sweets. At which the average person will think, "what's the point of living a long life?"

Thank goodness for Margaret, she gives hope to regular folks who love eating pizza and having a good time. It's good to know that not all centenarians are adverse to drinking whisky, and eating a pizza.

When people who are older than dirt invoke the Almighty, it's to warn the youngsters that one must abide by the Ten Commandments if they also wish to live a long and healthy life.

I like Margaret's philosophy, she said: God put me here I suppose, and that was it. Good old Margaret isn't dogmatic about the existence of God, and her version of the Supreme Being lets her do just about anything she wants, including eating pizza.

Margaret, you are my idol! I wish I could mail you a pizza with a dozen toppings.

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