Jeanne Calment Quotes

French supercentenarian, person with the longest confirmed lifespan (1875–1997)

Jeanne Louise Calment (21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian who has the longest confirmed human lifespan on record, living to the age of 122 years and 164 days. She lived in Arles, France, for her entire life.

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Alternative Names: Jeanne Louise Calment • oldest human

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I had a hell of a lot of will power! A hell of a will power, you understand? And it was very useful to me.

I had to wait 110 years to become famous... I intend to enjoy it as long as possible.

I have got only one wrinkle, and I am sitting on it.

I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine.

I wait for death... and journalists.

Every age has its happiness and troubles.

I have a rather masculine nature. I'm not afraid of anything.

I took pleasure when I could... I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky.

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