Betty’s humour hasn’t aged
American actress Betty White – best known for her role as Rose Nylund on NBC’s The Golden Girls – loves the perspective ageing gives her. America’s ‘Golden Girl’ celebrated her 91st birthday last week, but shows no signs of slowing down after more than 70 years in show business.
American actress Betty White – best known for her role as Rose Nylund on NBC’s The Golden Girls – loves the perspective ageing gives her.
America’s ‘Golden Girl’ celebrated her 91st birthday last week, but shows no signs of slowing down after more than 70 years in show business.
Ms White is known for her comedic attitude and approach to ageing, often speaking humorously about growing older – and encouraging others to do the same.
When recently asked by The New York Times what she enjoyed most about ageing, she responded honestly.
“You get a license to steal practically. People spoil you rotten and take such good care of you. I turn on the TV set, I turn around and someone has pulled up a chair behind me whether I want it or not,” she said.
Ms White encouraged others to “look on the upside” when it comes to ageing.
“There’s always a downside too… but I’m blessed with good health, but I try to take care of that health,” she said.
“I walk a little more carefully now because a fall wouldn’t do me any good. You also have to enjoy other people’s fortunes along with your own.
“As many people get older, the tendency is to focus mostly on themselves.”
Betty White has won seven Emmy Awards, three American Comedy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990), and two Viewers For Quality Television Awards.
She was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Hollywood Boulevard alongside the star of her late husband, American television personality, Allen Ludden.
