Living To Eighty

Seventy-two-year-old Edgar recently picked a new primary care physician. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, the doctor said Edgar was doing "fairly well" for his age.

A little concerned about that comment, Edgar couldn't resist asking the doctor:

- Do you think I'll live to be 80?

The doctor asked:

- Well, do you smoke or drink beer?

- Oh no - Edgar replied.

- I've never done either.

Then the doctor asked:

- Do you eat rib-eye steaks and bar-b-qued ribs?

Edgar said:

- No, I've heard that all red meat is very unhealthful!

- Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf? - the doctor asked.

- No, I don't - Edgar replied.

Then the doctor asked:

- Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or run around with women?

- No - Edgar said.

- I don't do any of those things.

The good doctor looked at Edgar and said:

- Then why the heck do you want to live to be 80?