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February 1, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Carl Reiner Talks Orgasms, Show Business And What It's Like To Be 90 If Carl Reiner were a painting, he would be a Picasso. Reiner will leave "permanent marks on every discipline he entered" -- television and film producer, writer, director and comedian. At 90, this eclectic showman is a true role model for every person who has ever attempted to entertain the masses. His credits include writer/producer of "The Dick Van Dyke Show;" director of "The Jerk;" comedian on "Your Show of Shows" and "The Steve Allen Show." (It's a long list.) It is no accident that the best friend of The 2000 Year Old Man is talking to The Huffington Post. I've waited my whole life to speak with this genius so when the little voice inside my head said, 'Ask Carl Reiner's people if he'll talk to you for THP,' I had to pinch myself when he said yes. I (@pat_gallagher) tweeted. He (@carlreiner) responded: "Do not pinch yourself for I have been looking forward to pinching you forever." (Let the pinching begin.) Reiner's self-published memoir "I Remember Me" is waiting for its audience. Until his fans can get to the bookstore (or download the eBook), we thought we would pick his brain to find out what makes him tick. You want funny? Begin reading. (Yes, he talks orgasms.)  Continue reading... 9 Post 50s Who Should Have Talk Shows 9 Of The Greatest TV Ads Of All Time Plans To Retire Sometime Soon? Fat Chance! (STUDY) British Nursing Home Defends Practice Of Hiring Alleged Prostitutes For Aging Residents Retirement Planning Doesn't Have To Be Scary Or Expensive Valentine's Day Gifts For Boomers -- Five Clever Ideas Best TV Commercials: Boomers Look Back At The Greatest Ads Of All Time Carl Reiner -- The Art Of Being Funny Best TV Commercials: Boomers Look Back At The Greatest Ads Of All Time 'Opposites Attract' Or 'Birds Of A Feather' -- What's Best For A Long Marriage? Best Places To Retire Overseas: Ecuador Tops InternationalLiving.com's 2013 Global Retirement Index LAURA KRAY What If... Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole of possibilities with your own life? Start with a moment from your past in which rapid, intense, and clear change occurred. Now, thoughtfully consider who you would be today if the turning point incident had never occurred. Continue reading... MARLO THOMAS Heart Health Month: What Every Woman Should Know Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in this country, and that it's more deadly than all forms of cancer combined? According to the American Heart Association, 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease, and it is the cause of one in three women's deaths every year. Continue reading... LEONARD MALTIN The 5 Best Indie Films to See This Month Since this is Academy Award month, I've decided to focus on Oscar-nominated documentaries, with one ringer to lighten the tone of these mostly-serious films. However, I can't let the moment pass without putting in a good word for a film that went all but unnoticed in theaters last fall. Continue reading... MARTA FUCHS Why I Could Write a Positive Holocaust Book "How can you write such an uplifting Holocaust book?" How could I not, I reply. Continue reading... BRENNA WEINGUS American Idol Recap: Steven Tyler Auditions in Drag The evening ended with a surprise appearance from former judge Steven Tyler dressed in full drag. Tyler claimed to just be stopping in to say hi, but let's be real, he obviously came by to keep the divas of the season in check. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.