Recipe for a long life

JOHN Nance Garner, a Texan who was vice-president under Franklin D Roosevelt, at 90, was asked to what he owed his longevity. “Bourbon and Branch,” he replied.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004 - 01:00

At 99, he was asked the same question, and he responded: “Layin’ off Bourbon and Branch.”

He died a few months later.

John Andrews, what’s your tipple?

Thomas Studley

56 Orwell Road

Rathgar

Dublin 6

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