He's lived through two world wars, the Great Depression and at least two global pandemics but Perth retiree Gordon Ewers says he's nothing but grateful for his life.
Mr Ewers celebrated his 108th birthday on Friday, leading his family to believe he is now the oldest living man in Western Australia.
He grew up in a faith-filled home in Applecross and worked in customs for much of his life.
He raised two daughters and has been married for more than 60 years.
Mr Ewers has always had a love for music, poetry, golf and tennis, and has never touched a cigarette in all his 108 years.
He now spends much of his time reminiscing and said he lived with no regrets.
"I don't think I would change anything," he said.
"I've had a long life which happened to me.I don't feel proud of it, I just kept living it.
"I am grateful for it and I've enjoyed it."
Is anyone else older?
The ABC has been unable to confirm through the official registry of births if Mr Ewers is indeed WA's oldest person.
In fact, there are reports Ngarla elder Stephen Stewart could be as old as 112.
But the Port Hedland man does not have a birth certificate, as obtaining one was not a possibility for many Indigenous Australians at the time.
The only known historical evidence of his age is an engraving of his name on a windmill dated back to the year 1918.
Popularity with new generation
Mr Ewers shared his tips for living well in a now popular social media video with more than 360,000 views.
He said there was no secret recipe for success in life, but encouraged people to be kind and make the most of their days.
"Do what you can to make the world a better place to live in," he said.
"Do to others what you want them to do to you, and life will be good to you.
"You will have your ups and downs you'll have some sorrows and some pain but beyond and above all that you will have things to be happy about.
"That's the only advice I've got, enjoy yourself."
Though he tires more easily than before, Mr Ewers said he continues to find the joy in every day.
"My eyesight is poor and my hearing is worse, but I've got so many good friends and my loving family," he said.
"The Lord blesses me through the days and I look forward to whatever he's got in the future for me."
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