At 97 years old, actor Kirk Douglas ranks the highest on the American Film Institute's greatest male screen legends in American film history -- that is, of those who are still alive. (He's No. 17.)
His repertoire consists mostly of manipulative, unsympathetic characters from iconic films such as Spartacus, Tough Guys, Lust for Life and Out of the Past.
Douglas has served as a goodwill ambassador for the U.S. State Department since 1963; he survived a helicopter crash and has overcome severe strokes. He's also the oldest celebrity blogger but has since quit Myspace.
In honor of Douglas' birthday on Monday, take a look at some quotes that may help you live to 97, too.
[nggallery id=13933 layout="list" title="top"]