Richard Overton of Austin, the oldest veteran of the Second world war. Last month he celebrated his 111th birthday.
How he managed to live to such a ripe old age? A healthy lifestyle? Not at all! Overton still smokes up to 12 cigars a day, in the morning, drink 4 cups of coffee and often indulges himself a whiskey. What about proper nutrition? «Best diet — eat what you want» — says survivor.
Apparently, the formula of longevity Overton is his positive thinking. The veteran loves life and every day trying to do those things that bring him joy. He talks a lot, often in the air, drive a car regularly goes to Church and loves to feed the cats who daily come to him in the yard.
Of course, in his later years, he can no longer lead a very active lifestyle, so most of the time sitting on the porch sipping and cigar Tampa Sweet.
May 11, on the same porch had a party on the occasion of the birthday of veteran — Overton is not one of those who makes up the guest list, so at the celebration were invited to attend. On this day, a cheerful old man received two gift from the city authorities: in his honor, renamed the street, may 11, was made an official holiday Austin — the Day of Richard Overton.
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