Quotes
I don't feel that age; I don't get excited over it. That's probably why I've reached it."
When he turned 112 in August, he dismissed the milestone, saying Let them make their own way in the world […] we're all different in different ways.
When asked for his advice for younger generations, he replied It’s no better in my opinion, or hardly any better, than it was then. Probably in some places it is, but in other places it’s worse.”
On what the biggest difference in the world is over the course of his life, he said John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist.”
John always liked to say thank you. So, on his behalf, thanks to all those who cared for him over the years, including his carers at the Hollies care home, his GPs, district nurses, occupational therapist and other NHS staff.”
John moved to the Hollies rest home just before his 100th birthday and his kindness and enthusiasm for life were an inspiration to the care home staff and his fellow residents.”
I eat what they give me and so does everybody else. I don't have a special diet,
If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much, if you do too much of anything, you're going to suffer eventually,
His last day was surrounded by music and love,
the family said in a statement, also thanking "all those who cared for him over the years". You either live long or you live short, and you can't do much about it,
