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On his 85th birthday, Percy went for his physical, and the doctor spelled out a couple of concerns. A few days later, the doctor saw Percy walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.

The doctor said, “Well, Percy, you look like you’re doing great, but don’t forget what I told you.”

Percy replied, “I’m doing what you said, Doctor: ‘Get a hot mamma, and be cheerful.’ “

The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said, ‘You’ve got a heart murmur. Be careful.’ “