105 year old woman,
Edythe Kirchmaier, who
is the oldest person
on Facebook and
arguable the oldest
driver in America and
even the world was on
the Ellen Degenerees
show.
In a world where the average mortality age is about
67, Edythe Kirchmaier who still talks well- with a
great sense of humour, walks and even drives is
nothing short of amazing.
The Santa Barbara resident who has been on the
roads for 86 years renewed her license the day after
her 105th birthday this year, to become California's
oldest driver.
Edythe has also never had an accident or gotten a
driving ticket. Fascinated by the great grandmother
of 17, American comedienne Ellen Degeneres
brought her on her show.
Speaking to Ellen last Tuesday, she said: "I'm the
oldest living driver in California and maybe the
United States. I do have a secret - but if I tell it it
won't be a secret...and laughed".
When I learned to drive, there were no rules of the
road,' she told Fox News. 'The roads were narrow and
there were no signs saying 55 mph or anything like
that.'
I think I'm a pretty good driver. I feel safe about
getting my driver's license renewed because I've
never had an accident.'
'I just couldn't imagine myself without a car. It just
didn't feel very good.'
Mrs Kirchmaier moved to California with her husband
Joseph. They were married for 70 years until he died
in 2008 at the age of 98.
She still volunteers for Direct Relief International, a
charity she has given her time to for 40 years.
Mrs Kirchmaier now drives a 1997 Dodge Caravan
and her license is valid until 2017.
Coming close to revealing the reason for her healthy
age she said she had always been positive. "I've
always been very happy,' she told Ellen.
'I had a happy marriage and have a wonderful family.
I stay positive. If something happens and I can't do
anything about it - I don't worry about it.'
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