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?