[dfwgator]

He was from a different era. He wouldn't make dogcatcher in the UK today, and even then, as soon as the war was won, they got rid of him.

True, but he did return as PM from 1951-1955.

The most amazing thing about Churchill, that despite all of the drinking, smoking cigars, and stress, he lived to 90.

[Dysart]

The most amazing thing about Churchill, that despite all of the drinking, smoking cigars, and stress, he lived to 90

He lived to 90 BECAUSE of drinking, smoking, and stress, grasshopper.

a) drink was for medicinal purposes only (see the doctor's note) b) cigars enhanced his sense of well being while keeping undesirable company at bay and c) stress kept him focused and engaged in life