Kirk Douglas is opening up about what he has learned over the course of the past century in a touching essay he penned for Closer Weekly.
The iconic film actor, who will turn 100 on December 9, also reveals in the article what he believes is the secret to his longevity - his love for his wife Anne.
'I was lucky enough to find my soul mate 63 years ago, and I believe our wonderful marriage and our nightly "golden hour" chats have helped me survive all things,' writes Douglas in the magazine, which is on newsstands now.
He will be celebrating his milestone birthday next week alongside 200 of his closest friends and family at a party hosted by his son Michael and daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones.
And his 97-year-old wife will be right by his side.