He was 12 when the first Ford Model T was built. He was 15 when Titanic sank. He was 21 when US entered World War 1. He was in his mid 30's during the Great Depression. He was nearly 50 when World War 2 ended. He turned 60 during "I Love Lucy's" original run. He was 67 (over average retirement age) when JFK was assassinated. He was 81 when Lucas' Star Wars hit the big screen. He was 93 when the Berlin Wall fell. He was 109 when Twitter came about. And what a cool guy.

I could seriously listen to this guy talk about old stories all day long. When old people tell stories they are just so damn interesting.

He's still pretty sharp and speaks well at 114.

With a mind sharp as a tack n all! Beautiful!

He was 16 when the Titanic sank, to think that he was nearly an adult when captain Edward Smith, John Jacob Astor Iv and the remaining 1500 people lost their lives in the sinking is mind blowing.

This guy is great! He talks about his job in 1913, which is the year my grandmother was born, and she turns 98 in Jan. I am almost 42, and have become a lot lazier than I was 5 years ago. My dad is almost 68 and alway's on the move, works out everyday, and still drives a golf ball 280. Staying mentally and physically active is key!

He actually seems sharper here than in some of his older videos! At this rate, he'll live forever!

I would only want to live as long as him if my mind still worked okay. If I was suffering from dementia or something deteriorating, I wouldn't want to live anymore.

These words comes from a man with 114 years of experience, and at 4:49 he summed up the most valuable guidelines that generation after generation miss and ignore. Kudos to this man, we should all have those values. After watching this small interview he got all of my respect. Rest in peace Walter, you truly deserve it.

Wonderful man, fantastic outlook on life and still has a smile.

Really motivated by his word.Such a mindset help you to live so long.

I Love Old Stories. Thank You For Publishing This!

Arguably the most touching, insightful and motivational video on KZfaq! What a lucky guy, despite all those hard years and lack of today's technology and comfort, he has a more fulfilling, memorable life than anyone I know will probably ever have.

All of us should live by this!!! GOD BLESS US ALL!!!!

Thanks for interview, Mr. Breuning!

Great video! I really love hearing stuff like this. It gives me hope!

I remember Walter's generation, they were dying off by the time I was born, but they were still around and I remember them into my teens. Both grandfather's of mine were born in the 1890s as well and I got to at least know one of them. If you lived in the 80s and 90s at some point you met someone from Walter's generation. When Walter talks about his grandfather at the age of three, it brings back memories of what I can remember of my grandfather at that time.

What a great uplifting video. I'll definitely remember "The more you do for other people, the better you're going to help yourself." Happy B-day Walter!

Can't say enough about this guy. I watch this vid once a month or so to remind me of the big picture of life. R.I.P. Walter. You were a great man!

These are the most valuable words I have ever heard firsthand. I wish i could have met him and talk about the good old days I never got to see. Rest in peace Mr. Breuning.

The happiest part about living so long is that you outlive all your enemies. He has reason to be happy with that,

Great man!! All my respect to this person, we need more people like him.

I love this guy and I watch this video once and a while just to keep things in the right perspective. My grandmother died on Sunday, and her funeral was today. She was 98, born Jan of 1913. She was a lot like Walter. She never complained, always making the best of what she had. She lived in Milwaukee and loved The Packers, Bucks, and Brewers, but especially the Packers, so I am glad she got to see her team win another Superbowl before she went. I will miss her!

I teared up a little. I really miss my Grandparents and their wisdom and I hope that this video helps others realize what a valuable resource the elderly of today can be, if we'd only listen to them.

I love how old people always say "I'll tell ya"

I'm amazed that someone can experience so much and still be so sharp.

For me, its not just amazing that he is 114. Its amazing that his life has spanned probably one of the most amazing series of transitions in this world's history. He witnessed it all.

Thank you Walter Breuning for sharing with all of us. God Bless You

very very inspirational. everyone needs to take his advice - everyday is a good day- make it that way! - be kind to everybody - people should help people, the better you will help yourself.

He probably liked the invention of the internet!

1:56 Good advice stay working as long as you can work

Awesome video and story!

We can all learn a valuable lesson from this man...Happy Birthday and God Bless You Walter.

So inspiring!

I really wish I could've had the privilege of meeting Mr. Breuning. Reading about him in articles and watching his interviews really inspires me to live my life to the absolute fullest. It makes me sad to see him go but his legacy is here to stay. RIP Walter Breuning

absolutely amazing

What and inspiration and such good advice.

Thanks for this video! Awesome idea.

It's absolutely crazy to imagine how much this man has seen over the course of his life. From horse and buggies to space exploration...simply mind boggling. We should all be so lucky to lead a life like this.

Aww I just wanna give him a big hug :) He seemed so happy, RIP.

r.i.p. and his memory was amazing

What he said about keeping your mind and body busy as a means to living a long life are about the truest words that can be spoken.

Happy New Year Walter! Bet you never thought you'd live to see 2011!

He was a obviously a very nice man. I'm saddened to learn of his passing and I hoped he would live for quite a while longer. RIP Mr. Breuning.

Wow what a wonderful human being, an inspiration.

This is sad and emotional RIP walter

Just incredible. I doubt I'll live to be 114 but for however long I do live, I just hope I retain my mental faculties like this guy. He is very inspirational indeed.

Just amazing, he experienced vast breakthroughs, I wish I will live this long or even longer and have a lot of neat experiences that I could share in the future.

Truly inspiring at the end

Walter! You are an incredible person! I wish that everyone can take some advices from what you are saying! God bless you, Walter!

God bless his soul, he sounds like an awesome human being. An example to us all!

This man changed my life.

RIP Walter!!God bless you. We ll always remember you!!!

what a sweet old man . r.i.p walt . i wish i could of met you.

Respect for this man. Tons of it.

RIP Walter. Listening to people of this age is like taking a trip in a time machine. Jeez…people in this era have it piss-easy.

cant get more bad ass then this.... RIP walter

Wow. This man is 100 years older than me, and he's a whole 18 years older than my great grandma. Thats is amazing. He's inspiring.

Love it. Peace.

What a lovely, respectable man.

Awesome Video!

This brought tears to my eyes! R.I.P :((

amazing!

Truly an incredible story! My grandmother will be 98 next month, and I think her secret is that she doesn't let life get to her, handling adversity well, and making the best out of it. She has out lived all of her friends, and my grandpa died in 1980 at age 75. She is still tough, hip, and cool to talk to. I think being that way is harder for younger ppl these day's, partly due to living in a more "spoiled" society. Pre-Baby Boomers had no choice.

My great grandpa died the day before he turned 100.

I really luv and beleive this guy

I remember a few years ago when I turned 14 years old but I can't imagine that time being a hundred years ago!

RIP Walter. I hope I live that long!

What an incredible man.

Every day is a good day and make it that way!

What a sweet old man. They don't make em like this any more!

It's a shame to know that this amazing library of human knowledge was gone!

My grandpa and lot of my relatives worked at the railroad as Breuning did. RIP Mr. Breuning!

Wow, when I was born, this guy was already in his mid ninties!

aww he seems really nice and happy

Not only he looks like 85 or 90, but he can remember everything he lived.

He is the symbol of strength and immortality!

Walter Breuning Aug 1896 - Apr 2011. Was a Wise Happy Man. R.I.P.

Walter had such a simple philosophy to life. I guess that was what kept his mind sharp and his body well. I have hardly ever seen someone still in such a good state of mind at 114.

I don't even know him, but I miss him. I wish God didn't have to take right away. He will always be in my heart and all of our hearts. R.I.P You were an amazing man!

Farr out! He looks so healthy! I always worry about me in 60 years. This video makes me feel a lot better.

What is the music called at 0:00

Thank you Walter! Rest in Peace!

Thank you, Walter!

easy to say, hard to do. Walter does both with beauty,grace and dignity! The rest of us need to pay heed to his words. Long Live Walter!!!

Look how sharp, alert, and smart he was at 114!! We lost a good human being.

This is my great great uncle.… I had the privilege of visiting him right before his birthday on my way across the states... He is truly an amazing man with a mind as sharp as a tack.. We spoke for almost an hour on current issues alone...

i cant believe he is gone. im so sad!

This guy is amazing!

RIP Walter Breuning, you are an example to us all (PS I can't believe anyone could actually dislike this video)

Wow, he seems like he got younger since his interview at age 110!

I can't wait to see my three centuries too!

It's hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that this guy lived through so much stuff that I can just read about from ages ago. He remembers no electricity, wherein my kids won't remember a world without HDTV's.

he's amazing!

Happy belated birthday Walter! You dont look a day over 90! ;) I will take heed of your "Words to live by" and I hope I'm not the only person to do so. God bless you!

Live long and prosper.

Wow, hes been a senior citizen since 1960. Thats really cool! Thats almost my parents whole life!

Inspirational man.

Such a wise man at age 114! It`s incredible! He looks like he`s only 90!

rip , the man spoke true wisdom.