Cecily Gauson who has just turned 100 maintains that her retirement is "out of the question", and keep calling bingo three times a week. From New South Wales, she was born on New Year's Day in 1910 and she is perfectly healthy and full of energy.

The centenarian has received a huge birthday cake with 100 candles. Cecily has had some sad times in her life; her dad died during the 1917's flu pandemic and she lost her husband from radiation sickness after he has served in the 50's during nuclear testing in Maralinga. She keep thinking that her husband's death should never happened, she mentioned "I think war is a terrible thing; there shouldn't ever be wars."

Ms Gauson is completely sure that the secret to live healthy so long is having a good breakfast and not smoking. She said "I had a beautiful sister and I'm the only one left and I'm the only one who didn't smoke." But, one thing keeping her going is her love for the bingo. The centenarian still enjoys being a bingo caller even if she has been doing it for 40 years now. She said "I think I have a bit of fun with them; I'll toss in a few jokes in the meantime and we'll have a laugh." "I think laughter is the best medicine for anything."

The Queen, the Governor-General and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have sent their congratulations to her. Cecily answered to Kevin Rudd sending him this message; "Don't forget the lower class people-they've got the right to live the same as anybody else."

And to finish this positive news Cecily Gauson has a good advice for everyone who desires to have a long and healthy life; "Just keep active and keep doing whatever you do. Don't sit home and mope." All those ingredients will give you the possibility to play bingo for a long time! Most of all do not forget laughter is the best medicine for anything. Good luck!!!