I turn 100 in three months. These are the secrets I swear by for a long and happy life, and what I really think about love, alcohol and smoking

I turn 100 in three months. These are the secrets I swear by for a long and happy life, and what I really think about love, alcohol and smoking Lorraine Kaemphel discusses health and happiness ahead of her 100th birthday READ MORE: Centenarians share their surprising secrets to a long and happy life By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:21, 25 August 2024 | Updated: 10:24, 25 August 2024 e-mail View comments An Australian woman who will turn 100 in three months says there are two key secrets to a long and happy life: an open minded attitude and a keen interest in other people. Lorraine Kaemphel, 99, is a Coffs Harbour legend and soon to be freshly minted member of the centenarian club.

The grandmother of ten and great grandmother of 18 spoke to FEMAIL ahead of her big day about love, health, diet secrets and her enduring passion for tap dancing. Ms Kaemphel, born in 1924 in Binnaway near Dubbo in NSW , was one of four siblings and is the last remaining. She has also survived two husbands.

Lorraine can clearly remember the death of Queen Mary , King George V 's widow, in 1953. She was 45 when man first landed on the moon in 1969. Her radiant complexion is down to a simple routine of 'soap and water' and while she's not against botox , she's never had it done.

'She can't even see properly but she always looks beautifully put together,' proud granddaughter Chantel Camilleri said. When Lorraine attended Chantel's wedding in 2004 she was the last remaining perso.