Leonie Pendergast, 90, still works full-time.
Courtesy of Leonie Pendergast
- Leonie Pendergast is 90 and still works full-time.
- She and her family own a few businesses, including the cuckoo clock shop she works in.
- She attributes her longevity to staying busy, never drinking or smoking, and small portions.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leonie Pendergast, a 90-year-old businesswoman from Omeo, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity.