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Jeanne Calment
8 quotes
“I had to wait 110 years to become famous... I intend to enjoy it as long as possible.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In: Craig R. Whitney, "In France, A Citizen Turns 120," The New York Times February 22, 1995.
“I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In: Craig R. Whitney, "In France, A Citizen Turns 120," The New York Times February 22, 1995.
“I took pleasure when I could... I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: in: Time, March 6, 1995, p. 85
“I wait for death... and journalists.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Attributed in: Charlotte A. Spencer. Genes, Aging and Immortality. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. p. 6; In response to growing interest by media
“I have got only one wrinkle, and I am sitting on it.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Attributed in: Charlotte A. Spencer. Genes, Aging and Immortality. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. p. 6
“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.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every age has its happiness and troubles.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have a rather masculine nature. I'm not afraid of anything.”
Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source