Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is.


You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walki

Summary

This humorous quote suggests the importance of physical fitness and its impact on longevity. By emphasizing the need to stay in shape, the quote uses the anecdote of a grandmother who started walking daily at the age of 60, and now at 97, her whereabouts become a mystery because of her vitality. It humorously highlights the idea that taking care of one's health and staying active can lead to a longer and more eventful life.

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By Ellen DeGeneres
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