A 102-year-old British woman who reads the paper every day revealed her secrets for a long and happy life-and you might be surprised, or thrilled.

Joyce Jackman celebrated her 102nd birthday on May 9, and shared her advice for living for over a century.

A former chef in the UK's Royal Air Force, Joyce told the staff at her care home that she credits "good sex and good sherry" as two of the key to her satisfying life.

The woman from Colchester, Essex, was feted at the Silversprings senior home in Thorrington, where some family members and the staff surprised her with a cake.

The centenarian said she "didn't want the day to end".

"I had such a lovely day.

"I can't believe I'm 102," she said, quickly revealing her third secret for longevity. "It must be all the chocolate I eat that's helped!"

When she was young, Joyce worked in a sweet shop, before joining the RAF as a chef during World War II.

Now widowed, she married her childhood sweetheart, Terence Jackman, in 1945, the year the war ended.

While they never had children, Joyce loved to help out by looking after the children in her neighborhood. She enjoyed baking with her mother and going out with her friends.

These days, she enjoys keeping her mind busy at Silversprings, regularly doing crossword puzzles and staying up-to-date with the daily newspaper.

There's always plenty of chocolate on hand-and the cake was, of course, chocolate.

"Joyce is a much-loved resident at the home," said Home Manager Joanne Rix. "She's always making us laugh with her fantastic sense of humor and outlook on life."

"We all were honored to raise a glass of sherry to Joyce's incredible life so far."

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